Kavaabu is a traditional snack originating from the Maldives. These fish fritters are usually made with a combination of smoked tuna, onions, ginger, grated coconut, hot peppers, lime juice, rice, curry leaves, flour, turmeric, oil, and salt. The mixture of these ingredients is bound with a bit of flour and it's shaped into balls.

The balls are deep-fried in hot oil until dark golden brown. They're drained and can be served hot or cold. It's recommended to enjoy kavaabu with a cup of tea on the side.