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Brède patole (patole leaf curry)

A brède made from patole leaves, a traditional leafy vegetable of Mauritius, cooked with garlic and onion until very tender. A simple, comforting dish served with rice for an everyday meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the patole leaves thoroughly, remove any tough stems and drain.
  2. Slice the onions, crush the garlic and dice the tomato finely.
  3. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions until golden.
  4. Add the garlic, tomato and turmeric, and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the patole leaves, mix and cover. Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes until tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then serve piping hot.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. Fresh spinach works very well in this recipe; just add it at the end of cooking, as it only takes a few minutes.

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