GATEAU PATATE

In Mauritius, Diwali is synonymous with gateau patate, or deep-fried sweet potato pasties stuffed with sweet potato, coconut, cardamom, and lots of sugar. These parcels of joy are a lot like the Indian karanji, except the flour is mixed with sweet potatoes. Though regarded as a speciality of neighbouring Réunion Island, the dish is equally popular in Mauritius. Most Mauritians make this at home and swear that their grandma’s recipe cannot be beaten.