Reunion Island

Among sweet savoury specialities, are the “balfis” - milk fondants flavoured with rose, vanilla, almond or chocolate. The “nane kataye” is a delicious shortbread biscuit embellished with a rose essence that will catch everyone’s eye. The “bonbon kalou”, a sweet fritter, is a must. Also don’t forget to taste the “napolitains” ; these are tasty cakes toped with a coloured glaze. Indian cuisine uses many natural colours. Rose essence is much used in cake-making, for its apetizing aspect as well as for its tasty flavour.

The “lait alouda” and the cardamom tea have made the reputation of “Le Massalé” restaurant. The “lait alouda” is a mixture of sweet milk and rose syrup, in a proportion kept secret. A smooth and soft drink worth tasting. Cardamom tea also makes an enjoyable refreshment. Unflavoured tea is imported from Mauritius and flavoured with cardamom when boiled ; hence its incomparable taste.

Indian cuisine is an original way of discovering the mixing and diversity of cultures of Reunion Island. “Le Massalé” restaurant offers you flavours, smells and colours which make you dream of fareway India and its subtle and warm universe.

Texts and photos : Pascale Kouassigan-Jubin