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+====== Andaman and Nicobar cuisine ======
+==== Grilled Lobster with Coconut and Lime ====
+Local lobster marinated in a paste of coconut milk, lime juice, and garlic, then grilled over open flames — a tropical delicacy served on many beaches. [([[https://www.facebook.com/japaneserecipes1/photos/heres-a-luxurious-and-flavorful-recipe-for-coconut-lime-grilled-lobster-tropical/745123124687400/?_rdr|Facebook]])]
+==== Fish Curry with Pandan Leaves ====
+A rich fish curry infused with aromatic pandan leaves and coconut — a nod to Southeast Asian flavors, rarely found in mainland Indian cuisine. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0c9omwiNsc|YouTube]])]
+==== Octopus Fry ====
+A spicy, dry-fried dish made from locally caught octopus, sautéed with onions, garlic, and chili — loved in tribal and coastal communities. [([[https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/nakji-bokkeum|Maangchi]])]
+==== Barbecued Dugong (Traditional Tribal Dish) ====
+Among the indigenous Nicobarese tribes, dugong (sea cow) meat was traditionally consumed, usually roasted over fire. (Note: now protected, this is more a historical curiosity.) [([[https://www.goandamanholidays.com/blog/details/dugong-sea-cow-53.html|Go Andaman Holidays]])]
+==== Wild Boar Roast (Nicobari Style) ====
+Indigenous recipes involve marinating wild boar meat in fermented juices and spices, then slow-roasting it underground or over hot coals. [([[https://food52.com/recipes/14705-roast-wild-boar|Food52]])]
+==== Red Snapper Curry (Burmese Influence) ====
+Delicately spiced red snapper curry with hints of tamarind, garlic, and turmeric — showing the influence of Burmese cuisine brought by settlers. [([[https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/madras-fish-curry-of-snapper-tomato-and-tamarind/|The Happy Foodie]])]
+==== Andamani Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk ====
+A home-style curry combining South Indian spices and fresh island-grown coconut, cooked slowly for depth and creaminess. [([[https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/46822/indian-chicken-curry-ii/|Allrecipes]])]
+==== Shellfish Sauté (Clams or Mussels) ====
+Stir-fried with onion, garlic, and chili paste, this dish uses locally foraged shellfish, cooked just until tender and served with rice. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/651175065436609/posts/1687782098442562/|Facebook]])]
+==== Taro Leaf Stew ====
+A humble and hearty vegetarian dish of taro leaves, simmered in coconut milk and spices. Sometimes cooked with tiny shrimp for added umami. [([[https://cinnamonsnail.com/vegan-laing-recipe/|Cinnamon Snail]])]
+==== Nicobari Coconut Rice ====
+Cooked with freshly grated coconut, pandan leaves, and coconut milk, this mildly sweet rice is often served with spicy curries or fried fish. [([[https://delishglobe.com/recipe/indonesian-nasi-uduk-coconut-rice/|Delish Globe]])]
+==== Banana Stem Curry ====
+Using the inner stalk of the banana plant, this dish is both fiber-rich and flavorful, often cooked with lentils or fish bones. [([[https://healthy-indian.com/recipes/banana-stem-curry/|Healthy Indian]])]
+==== Tribal Fermented Fish Chutney ====
+A pungent, traditional fermented fish paste mixed with wild herbs and chilies — eaten with boiled yams or rice. Strong, bold, and utterly local. [([[https://www.thenortheaststore.com/recipe_blog/fermented-fish-chutney|Fermented Fish Chutney]])]
+==== Breadfruit Curry ====
+Breadfruit, grown across the islands, is diced and cooked in a turmeric-coconut gravy with mustard seeds and curry leaves. A rare island vegetable dish. [([[https://www.breadfruitpeople.com/breadfruit-curry/|Breafruit People]])]
+==== Crab Masala ====
+Whole crab cooked in a spicy tomato and coconut masala, served messily with fingers and loved across beachside dhabas and homes. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/crab-masala-fry-beyond-curry-recipe|Serious Eats]])]
+==== Sago Pudding with Palm Jaggery ====
+A simple dessert of sago pearls, palm jaggery syrup, and coconut cream — lightly chilled, with both South Indian and Southeast Asian echoes. [([[https://honestcooking.com/sago-gula-melaka-pudding-palm-sugar/|Honest Cooking]])]
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