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Cuisines of Lakshadweep consist of lip-smacking sea-food with a touch of coconut. Local food of Lakshadweep comprises of spicy non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes, with plethora of options for non-vegetarians. Sea-food is a must try here as the state offers different varieties of sea-food.

In Lakshadweep, the local dishes have culinary influence of Kerala; that is due to the close proximity with the state. Local people prefer to have dosa, idlis and various rice dishes. The local food consists of coconut and sea-fish. Coconut is used in all the dishes and it is considered to be an integral ingredient in all the dishes. Coconut water is a favourite drink amongst locals and tourists alike.