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Puducherry: food, farms and farsan.

Puducherry is known for Paddy covers most irrigated crop area; Franco-Tamil Creole cooking, such as vadouvan seasoning. It grows paddy, sugarcane, banana, coconut and groundnut.

Shaded relief map of Puducherry

What is Puducherry known for?

  • Paddy covers most irrigated crop area
  • Franco-Tamil Creole cooking, such as vadouvan seasoning
  • Karaikal fishing harbour cluster

What grows in Puducherry?

  • Paddy
  • Sugarcane
  • Banana
  • Coconut
  • Groundnut
  • Black gram
  • Tapioca
  • Vegetables

How is food processed in Puducherry?

  • Fish landing and handling (Karaikal)

What farsan and sweets is Puducherry known for?

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What does Puducherry export?

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Where is it grown, processed and shipped?

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