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Name: Authentic Mauritian Curry Masala Octopus Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mauritius
Ingredients: 1 large octopus (about 1.5 lbs), cleaned and cut into tentacles and rings; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 3 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 can (400ml) coconut milk; 1/4 cup tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh lime leaves (or substitute with 2 bay leaves); Oil for deep frying (optional, if octopus is frozen)

Mauritian Curry Masala Octopus

Mauritius

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Octopus cooked in a Mauritian curry masala sauce.

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