Hi Yulia, Great JOB! I was teary eyed when I read the article because I love Sri Lankan food. I’m Sri Lankan. But the sad fact is the newer generations does not really know the authentic way of preparing the meals. Yes there are many quality Sri Lankan food outlets. I love each and very dish that you mentioned here. Have you tasted the authentic Sri Lankan sweets? Remember string hoppers I recommended to have for dinner with spicy curries? Now, the same string hoppers can be enjoyed sweet, with pani pol stuffed inside. “Pani” in Sinhalese means honey, “pol” — coconut. Pani pol is prepared by mixing grated coconut with kithul treacle (natural sweet syrup), and cardamom. For lavariya, string hopper is filled with pani pol and rolled up. Pani pol can be also stuffed inside thin pancakes. I shared a recipe of my cultural mix between Russian pancakes stuffed with Sri Lankan pani pol here. Second, traditional Sri Lankan food is not all about rice and curry. Don’t get me wrong, Sri Lankans do eat more rice in one sitting than most other nationalities in a month. But rice and curry is not all Sri Lankan cuisine has to offer. With so many ethnicities living in this small country you can’t forget about Tamil, Burgher, and Muslim dishes that are also a part of the local food scene. This aubergine sambol is an incredibly versatile recipe. You don’t have to make it to eat with Sri Lankan food. A bowl of roasted aubergine sambol would be a great addition to a summer barbecue spread. It’ll be one of those dishes you’ll want more, more, more.

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Sambol is a term used in Sri Lanka for ingredients that are combined and eaten raw, sometimes more of a chili sauce and sometimes more of a salad, like gotu kola sambol.

This cookbook provides you many Sri Lanka recipes that can be done by anyone at any skill level. There are 4 chapters in the book and each one offers you fantastic recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. You don’t have to worry that cooking foreign food could be a tough task anymore. Simple cooking techniques and easy-to-find ingredients introduced in the book will make cooking easy work for anyone.

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If you are planning to stay in Colombo (which I recommend), read this post with 40 things to do in Colombo. Here you can find all my favorite restaurants serving Sri Lankan food in Colombo. Hi. I'm Doris! I am a foodie that has traveled to 78 countries and loves trying cuisines from different countries. I try anything related to food and share my opinions on this blog. Send me a message with any requests!Sri Lanka, also known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, is an island country located in South Asia. Because Sri Lanka was a hub for foreign traders who frequently brought new food and culture to the country, Sri Lankan cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian, Indonesian, Middle Eastern, and Dutch cuisines making Sri Lankan cookbooks with an incredibly diverse list of recipes!

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Exotic Tastes‘ is a cookbook highlighting the gamut of flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine, from hot and spicy curries to comforting and mild hoppers. From seafood to vegetarian dishes, egg recipes, appetizers, and desserts, this 157-recipe Sri Lankan cookbook has something for everyone! One of the best features of this cookbook is that it explains spices and their uses, cooking techniques, and utensils that you can use — all adapted for home cooks. Must-try recipes: I have designed scrumptious original menus which are authentic, simple, and fun to prepare – ideal if you’re a curious cook, you’re a traveller to Sri Lanka, you want to give a foodie friend a great gift experience, or perhaps even if you’re a Sri Lankan who wants to enhance your repertoire of genuine Sri Lankan home-cooked dishes.

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Another one of my favorites, pol roti, are round flat breads made with wheat flour and scraped coconut. Just like roast paan, pol roti go well with coconut sambol and lentil curry. Yes, that means you are eating coconut bread with scraped coconut flesh and a curry made with coconut milk gravy. Told ya, coconut is big here. Pol roti are really easy to make and I shared my recipe here.

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A joyous book, stuffed with tantalising food and beautiful writing. Cynthia's recipes and reminiscences speak with warmth and heart and soul to the experience of those of us with roots elsewhere' - Shamil Thakrar, Dishoom As you’d expect from an island in the Indian Ocean, seafood plays an important role in Sri Lankan cuisine. Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry) is one of the most beloved varieties of the many different fish curries available. A fruit curry! Yes, it is possible. If pineapple found its way onto a pizza, I think pineapple curry is more than justified. Sri Lankan pineapple is among the best in the world, so while on the island make sure not only to eat it fresh, but try a curried version too. Combined with other dishes, pineapple adds a sweet punch to the explosion of flavors that is Sri Lankan rice and curry. The book is a wonderful choice for people who are interested in Sri Lanka food and also desire to know more about the traditions and culture of this country. The recipes are divided into dishes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Especially, the author also provides you with useful knowledge about Sri Lanka’s typical ingredients which can be used to make not only Sri Lankan food but also dishes from other countries. While rice and curry is the most traditional and common meal for lunch, there are a few other dishes you can choose instead. Although all of them include rice anyways. Oh, Sri Lanka!

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I managed to get a copy a few years ago. It’s a beautiful book with a few select recipes. Funds from book sales go towardsPalmeraan organisation that helps support vulnerable families in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s recent history told through personal stories There is a strong malay influence that adds a vibrant tone to the cuisine with a burst of fresh and earthy falvours.