People of India prefer to visit their neighboring countries before traveling abroad. One of these is Sri Lanka which is known for its tourist destinations. Traveling to Sri Lanka is full of new experiences and new knowledge of Sri Lankan culture. The Sri Lanka trip will prove to be very special and wonderful for those people who want to know about culture, tradition, and food along with traveling. Sri Lanka is not only famous for its beaches and places to visit, but it also has a lot to offer in terms of food. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the main dishes of Sri Lanka, without tasting which the trip here is incomplete. Let us know about these famous dishes of Sri Lanka...

Fish curry
The abundance of fish throughout the island of Sri Lanka makes it an essential source of protein in the country. Of all the dishes you can make with fish, it is fish curry that is inherently Sri Lankan. In the nooks and crannies of Colombo, in the streets of Jaffna, or almost every family eatery, you can taste a variety of fish curries. Which gives a new experience to your taste pleasure. This is a delicious sour fish curry or fish ambul thiyal as it is also called. It is served with rice, Ambul Thiyal has a distinctive sour taste which is derived from the tropical fruit Goraka in Sri Lanka.

Kottu Roti
Kottu roti is made with a variety of flatbread called "Godhambara roti", which is derived from parathas from India. Roti bread is chopped and mixed with vegetables, meat eggs, and aromatic spices and seasonings. The entire mixture is then chopped and mixed on a large flat skillet with two large steel chopping cutters, creating that distinctive sound and theatrics of making Kottu Roti. Of course, many street traders will also keep their pace while using the cutters that drive up to the mouth-watering and delightful food.

Lentil curry
Rice and curry are most commonly eaten in Sri Lanka. Due to this, you will get to taste the taste of dal curry in every home. Dal curry made from masoor dal is cooked in an earthen pot with coconut milk, onion, tomato, green chilies, and spices like cumin, turmeric, fennel, and mustard which doubles its taste. It is eaten with rice for lunch and dinner. But apart from hotels and restaurants, you can also taste it at street food corners.

Parippu Vada
Parippu Vada (Vadai) is a patty made of red split lentils and two peas. These pulses are washed and soaked for a few hours, coarsely ground, and then mixed with finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Small balls are made, flattened, and deep-fried in oil. It tastes divine and is best with Sri Lankan arak or beer.

Gotu Kola Malung
Malung is also a very important part of Sri Lankan cuisine. Rich in vitamins, proteins, and carbohydrates, Malung is also very beautiful to look at. Coconut milk is also used in this salad, which is served over finely chopped green vegetables with salt, chili, ginger, and lemon. Gotu kola leaves give a spicy taste to the salad.

Ulundu Wada
Ulundu Vada is a traditional South Indian influence treat that is commonly prepared at home in Tamil communities, making it an essential part of daily life. It is prepared using a batter of black lentils or urad dal and deep-fried in oil. This satisfying crunchy vada dipped in hot sambhar along with chutney makes it even more tempting. Those foods are now available in wide varieties from many street vendors and restaurants.

Polos
Jackfruit is known as the king of fruits. Its specialty is that it can be eaten at different stages. Sri Lanka has moved ahead of this and has made it a vegetable. it's tasty. A jackfruit is chopped and cooked in a mixture of vegetables and spices. This results in a dish called Polos in Sri Lanka. Pollos look like chunks of chicken and bits of beef but taste like potatoes. Pollos are available in most restaurants that serve curry.

Lampreys
Lampreys meaning lump rice is originally a Dutch food. Lampreys The rice is meat and a type of chili sauce that is mixed on a banana leaf and then cooked. The meat is usually beef, pork, or mutton. The meat is prepared with spices and the entire dish is boiled, and wrapped in a banana leaf. It is one of the famous Dutch-style dishes of Sri Lanka.

Kukul Mash Curry
This Sri Lankan chicken curry is always a staple of the menu at any curry restaurant. The chicken is cooked with different spices like cardamom, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, and ginger, and the result is a delicious and spicy curry with chicken pieces. Of course, the essential Sri Lankan ingredient – coconut milk, is added for a better texture. Chicken curry tastes best when eaten with a hot plate of rice or roti.

Lavriya
Sri Lankan laveriya is made with sweet stuffed string hoppers and is popular as a tea-time snack in Sri Lanka. Similarly, you can also have them for breakfast or dinner. Also, the stuffing is made from coconut and jaggery. This Bavaria is available in many street vendors and restaurants with some varieties. They are the most common food item in restaurants and street vendors in rural Sri Lanka.

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