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Figure 6. 4 Garudhiya bai meal<br />

Source: www.flickr.com<br />

Rihaakuru is a common traditional dish made by boil<strong>in</strong>g garudhiya over a low heat<br />

until it is thickened. It is served with rice and several accompany<strong>in</strong>g side dishes for a<br />

complete meal. Often rihaakuru is used as an <strong>in</strong>gredient <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g other dishes and as a<br />

side dish. This is an item that can be <strong>in</strong>troduced at breakfast as well as other meals.<br />

Because <strong>of</strong> its similarity <strong>in</strong> taste and texture to marmite, Rihaakuru can be <strong>of</strong>fered as a<br />

spread with bread and as a dip with roshi – a local flat bread (Figure 6.5). Due to the<br />

long shelf life, rihaakuru has the potential to be made available as a souvenir food item.<br />

MIFCO produces bottled rihaakuru, (Figure 6.6) canned local curries, garudhiya,<br />

packaged dry and smoked fish (Figure 6.7) that can be made available at resorts, hotels<br />

and airports as souvenirs.<br />

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