In 2012 over 6.5 million viewers watched Shelina triumph in the Master Chef final: with her instinctive spicing & intense flavours she brought Mauritian food to TV for the first time inspiring legions of home cooks to try out her recipes at home. Mauritius is a melting pot of cultures & Shelina's food reflects that encompassing Creole French Indian African British & Chinese influences. From Gajaks street food such as chilli cakes & daal puri (flatbreads with split peas) to vegetarian chickpea & sweet potato curry & black lentil fricassee there is an emphasis on freshness & subtle spicing. The island's French heritage can be seen in classic Mauritian dishes such as Lamb ' La Daube' aubergine toufe & king prawn rougaille. Many of the curries pulses & rice dishes are vegetarian & gluten-free. Plus from the ' Mango Queen' there are enticing desserts including mango creme brulee & spiced tea rum baba. Sunshine on a Plate showcases the food of this beautiful island in Shelina's unique home cooking. With family-friendly time-saving recipes & beautiful photography on location in Mauritius this book will make Shelina a true star of the cookery world.