People of India prefer to go to their neighboring countries first to travel 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. 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 all over the island of Sri Lanka makes it an essential source of protein in the country. All the dishes you can make with fish, but there is a fish curry that is quintessentially Sri Lankan. In the nooks and crannies of Colombo, in the streets of Jaffna, or in almost every family restaurant, you can taste a variety of fish curries. Which gives a new experience to your taste enjoyment. 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 that is derived from the tropical fruit gourka in Sri Lanka.
Kottu Roti
Kottu roti is made with a variety of flatbreads called "godhambra roti", which is derived from the paratha from India. Roti bread is sliced and mixed with vegetables, meat and eggs, and aromatic spices and condiments. The whole mixture is then chopped and mashed with two large steel chopping cutters on a large flat skillet, creating that distinctive sound and theatrics of kottu roti making. Of course, many street traders will also keep their rhythm while using the cutters who drive in for mouth-watering and delightful food.
Lentil Curry
Rice and curry are the most eaten in Sri Lanka. Because of this, you will get to taste the taste of Dal Curry in every household. Lentil curry made from lentils is made in a clay pot with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and spices like cumin, turmeric, fennel, and mustard which doubles up 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 toor peas. These pulses are washed and soaked for a few hours, coarsely set, and then mixed with finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Small balls are made and flattened and deep fried in oil. It tastes divine and is best accompanied by Sri Lankan arak or beer.
Gotu Kola Malung
Malung is also a very important part of Sri Lankan cuisine. Malung rich in vitamins, proteins, and carbohydrates is also very beautiful to look at. Coconut milk is also used in this salad, which is served on finely chopped green vegetables with salt, chili, ginger, and lemon. Gotu kola leaves give a tangy flavor to the salad.
Ulundu Wada
Ulundu vada is a traditional South Indian sweet treat 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 heart-satisfying crunchy vada dipped in piping hot sambar with chutney makes it even more tempting. Now those meals are available in a wide variety from many street vendors and restaurants.
Polos
Jackfruit is known as the king of fruits. Its specialty is that it can be eaten in its various stages. Sri Lanka has gone ahead and made a vegetable out of it. it's tasty. A jackfruit is sliced and cooked in a mixture of vegetables and spices. This results in a dish called pollos in Sri Lanka. Polos look like chunks of chicken and bits of beef but taste like potatoes. Polos are available in most restaurants that serve curries.
Lampreys
Lampreys meaning lump rice is a Dutch food. Lampreys is rice meat and a type of chili sauce mixed on a banana leaf and then cooked. The meat is usually beef, pork, or mutton. The meat is prepared with spices and the whole dish is boiled and wrapped in a banana leaf. It is one of the famous Sri Lankan Dutch-style dishes.
Kukul Mash Curry
This Sri Lankan chicken curry is always a staple of the menu at any curry restaurant. Chicken is cooked with different spices like cardamom, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, and ginger and the result is a flavourful and spicy curry with chicken pieces. Of course, the quintessential Sri Lankan ingredient – coconut milk, is added for a better texture. The chicken curry tastes best when eaten with a hot plate of rice or roti.
Loveria
Sri Lankan lavariya is made with sweet stuffed string hoppers and is popular in Sri Lanka as a tea-time snack. Similarly, you can have them for breakfast or dinner as well. Also, the stuffing is made from coconut and jaggery. This lavaria is available at many street vendors and restaurants with a few variations. They are the most common food item in restaurants and street vendors in rural Sri Lanka.
