How to Enjoy the Cuisine of Sri Lanka Like a True Sri Lankan - An intro to Sri Lankan cuisine!

 Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful beaches, unique tea, and delicious curries and rice. While Sri Lankan cuisine is comparable to South Indian cuisine, it does have its own unique flavour and spices. Theti Paan, as well as Roast Paan, are two distinctive loaves of bread eaten in Sri Lanka that reflect the legacy of years of colonialism and significant influences from other nations. Here is a selection of mouth-watering Sri Lankan dishes not to be missed. Scroll down to read more!

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Kottu

 Kottu is a traditional Sri Lankan dish that is made using a flat, crunchy bread known as godamba roti, which is fried till crispy. Firstly, the roti is deep-fried and sliced, after which it is mixed with veggies and spices. It is then served with a hot curry sauce that complements the dish. Does this remind you of pasta, maybe? Well, you have to see it and taste it to determine whether or not it represents pasta in any way. Although this is popular street food, you can also find kottu stands in resorts and hotels. It is a dish that embodies the local cuisine. Most luxury resorts in Sri Lanka offer the best authentic cuisine. Therefore, always book accommodation at well-known chains like Heritance Hotels & Resorts to enjoy the best local dishes.

Asmi

 Rice flour is mixed with Asmi Milk and kneaded continually until the dough is smooth. Afterwards, the cinnamon leaves are pressed into cups of coconut milk, and then used to form the batter for the pancakes. Then it is deep-fried in oil and topped with treacle syrup to finish it off. The locals gather around the table with friends and friends to enjoy this delicious snack. And now it's your turn to try it!

 Gotu Kola Mallum Sambola

 Essentially, this Sri Lankan food is a nutritious green salad made by combining shredded green vegetables with the most basic spices accessible, as well as coconut, chillies, onions, and Umbalakada fish, among other ingredients. This green leafy salad is served with a bowl of steaming hot white rice accompanied by other delicious curries for a filling lunch.

Polos

 Roasted Polos Spices are combined with chopped jackfruit and little bits of jackfruit to create a delicious dish. Garlic, onions, lemongrass, curry leaves, and cinnamon are sautéed in mustard seed oil in a pan until fragrant. A coconut mix would then be poured over the jackfruit chunks after they have been combined with the sauce.

Parippu

 Is your stomach grumbling for a mouthwatering Sri Lankan curry? Boiled red lentils are used to create this mouthwatering Sri Lankan masterpiece. Curry leaves, onions, spices, and slices of garlic are added to the oil, and the ingredients are sautéed to make it golden brown, which takes around 20 minutes. A basic steamed rice dish will be transformed into a delightful experience by this flavourful and creamy daal curry.

Wambatu Moju

 Traditionally, eggplant wedges are chopped into wedges and deep-fried to give them a crunchy texture in the local cuisine. Then the eggplants are caramelised with sugar, some vinegar, red onions, green chillies, and mustard seeds to create a rich, flavourful mouthwatering sauce. This is one curry you cannot miss out on!

 Fish Ambul Thiyal

 In regards to preparation, this is among the simplest Sri Lankan cuisine dishes you'll find. Fish is chopped into cubes and sautéed in a fragrant combination of spices after being cleaned. This mouthwatering Fish Thiyal will give you an explosion of flavours that you will not forget! It is a dish that well represents Sri Lankan flavours, not to mention Sri Lankan spices. So make sure you don’t miss out on this treat!