By Shireen Jamooji
October 11, 2023
Lakshadweep, an island off the Indian coast is known as a beachy haven. But it also has a unque coastal cuisine often influenced by its neighbours in Kerala. Here are a few dishes you should try if you're visiting.
Tuna pieces are slathered in spices and then cooked with onions and tomatoes to create a divine seafood starter.
A unique coastal delight, the octopus fry is a crispy, savoury dish that showcases the bounties of the sea
A spicy and tangy curry made from dried tuna fish, Maasu Podichath is a traditional favourite, brimming with the authentic taste of Lakshadweep.
This sweet dish brought over from Kerala is a type of cake made from chana dal or Bengal gram and is also known as kadalakka pola or kadala pathil.
A crispy and spicy snack, fish pakodas are a delightful street food, perfect for a quick bite by the beach.
Delicate rice and egg pancakes are served with bananas and a coconut jaggery sauce for a delicious sweet treat.
Tuna, the favourite of the islands features again in this milder coconut-based curry that’s brimming with flavour.