India, June 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mention of Kari Koko during his address to the Seychelles National Assembly has sparked interest in one of the island nation's signature Creole dishes. Highlighting the shared cultural heritage between India and Seychelles during the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic ties, PM Modi said on Saturday, "They can be felt in the flavours of Kari Koko, Samosa, and Chutney. They can be found in the celebrations of Deepavali, Thai Pongal, and the Garba dance during Navratri. This is the Creole spirit that gives us great confidence in the future of our friendship." Kari Koko is a traditional Seychellois Creole coconut curry, typically prepared with fish, chicken or octopus cooked in coconut milk. Its flavour comes from spices such as turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, curry leaves and black pepper, while cinnamon gives it a distinctly Seychellois character. A product of Indian, African, French and local culinary influences, the dish varies from one household to another. The curry has also seen a spike in online interest following Modi's speech, with food lovers sharing pictures and expressing curiosity about trying the dish, particularly the octopus version, Kari Koko Zourit.HTC...