Sri Lankan cuisine is a unique gastronomical experience that is filled with sweetness and spice. I show you how to make these traditional and authentic Sri Lankan recipes and with video instructions. Be sure to see my YouTube Channel for more!
Polos Mallum is a traditional dish made from chopped Jackfruit that is combined with a Coconut spice
and tempered mixture.
This recipe is prepared upcountry style where the 3 mixtures are layered first before mixing.
This Pollos Mallum
is very tasty with Rice and a dried Fish Curry such as Karawala.
Godamba Roti is a type of large thin Roti similar to Paratha that is used to create Kotthu in Sri Lanka.
Making Godamba Roti requires a lot of work because we have to knead the dough, let the dough rise,
and it requires a lot of Oil. In this recipe, we show you how to make it fast in only 10 minutes.
Olu Rice is a rare variety of Rice in Sri Lanka and is sold in small quantities in
herbal shops. It is extracted from the Water Lily flower seeds therefore it is called Water Lily Rice
in English. We are also making a Sesame Seed Curry (called Thala Curry) and a
dried Fish fry.
Kidu Rice is a popular Rice Dish that is made in a special way by placing the Rice
and all of the side dishes that accompany it on top of a Banana Leaf
which is placed inside a cooked Areca Leaf.
The side dishes would be placed around the Rice in the Banana Leaf.
Traditional Polos Curry is very time consuming to make because it requires many hours
if you make it the authentic way. However, most people do not know that there is another
traditional way of cooking Jackfruit that is popular in village areas of Sri Lanka which we will
show you in this recipe.
Aloo Paratha is a flat bread (like a roti) stuffed with a Potato filling and it originates from
Northern India. It is traditionally eaten for breakfast because it is very filling
and is quick to made in only 15 minutes. This is perfect with a Chicken Curry.
Pasthela is a pastry containing a meat or vegetable filling. The idea of Pasthela is
using pastry dough and it has many types such as flaky pastries, fried pastries, or pies.
This
is not to be confused with Vegetable Roti which has a different type of dough and texture.
Pasthela makes a great light breakfast or a perfect afternoon teatime snack.
Shallot and Garlic Curries are 2 of the most important and healthy curries for almsgiving
in traditional villages in Sri Lanka. They will make only one of these curries for almsgiving day but not both.
For these curries, you do not add any Oil.
Soup is perfect on a rainy or cold winter day to warm you up and this Green Gram Soup contains all
the warming ingredients like Garlic and Pepper. It contains both Green Gram and Noodles
and makes a complete meal that gives you energy and protein.
Breadfruit Rice (Del Batha) is a traditional dish originating from the
Southern region of Sri Lanka. It is a dish where Breadfruit and Rice are cooked together with spices in one pot.
It makes a complete meal and pairs well
with a Fish Curry or Chili Paste.