By Krati Purwar
January 10, 2024
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While the cuisine of the beautiful islands of Lakshadweep is inspired by seafood cuisine, there are a few sumptuous vegetarian delicacies that are a must-try if you are planning to visit the union territory.
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Made with boiled sweet potato and spices, bonda is a savoury dish in which the ingredients are dipped in a mixture of gram flour and deep fried.
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Unnakaya is a sweet dish made by filling boiled and mashed bananas with grated coconut and chopped dry fruits. The bananas are fried until they turn brown.
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It is a stir-fry dish made with locally sourced mushrooms. Spices and grated coconut are added to elevate the nutritional and flavour quotient of the delicacy.
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Ela ada is a sweet delight prepared by filling rice parcels with a mixture of grated coconut and jaggery. Cardamoms are also added for a burst of freshness.
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Since bananas are in abundance in Lakshadweep, their flowers are picked, cleaned, and chopped to prepare a savoury dish with coconut, onion, and aromatic spices.
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Avial is a delicious spicy curry in which different vegetables are cooked together in coconut oil and aromatic spices. The dish is seasoned with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
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