Grandmother's Maldivian Slow-Cooked Shrimp Fritters

Assemble the ingredients: shrimp, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, flour, potato, yogurt.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the shrimp and cook until slow-cooked.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Maldivian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Maldivian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.