Underwater Sardine Dance

The sardine is a favorite food of the Keralites and the people of Tamil Nadu and coastal Karnataka. The fish is typically eaten fresh, and canned sardines are not popular. Fried sardines are a much sought-after delicacy. They are called mathi (Malayalam:മത്തി) or chalai(Malayalam:ചാള) in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. People from coastal Karnataka call them pedvo or bhootai. Sardines are cheaper in India than larger fish like the seer or pomfret, making them a low cost delicacy. They are consumed in various forms, including deep-fried and pan-fried preparations, or made into curries of various types.
• Morocco
Morocco is the largest canned sardine exporter in the world and the leading supplier of sardines to the European market. Sardines represent more than 62% of the Moroccan fish catch and account for 91% of raw material usage in the domestic canning industry. Some 600,000 tonnes of fresh sardines are processed each year by the industry. Famous Moroccan recipes include Moroccan fried stuffed sardines and Moroccan sardine balls in spicy tomato sauce.