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भारत के क्षेत्रीय व्यंजनIndian Regional Cuisines

Andaman and Nicobar Cuisine

↳ from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Island cooking built on freshly caught fish, lobster and coconut, with Bengali, Tamil and tribal influences.

History

Settlers from mainland India brought regional dishes, while Nicobarese food relies on pandanus, fish and root vegetables.

Ingredients

  • Fish
  • Crab
  • Coconut
  • Rice
  • Pandanus
  • Banana

How it's made

  1. Grill or fry fresh catch with local spices
  2. Make coconut-based curry
  3. Serve with rice
  4. Finish with tropical fruit
how to enjoy it

Serve & enjoy

Seafood shacks at Port Blair serve the catch of the day.

Ratings & notes

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