Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Dosas
(thosai)
Paper-thin pancakes made from rice batter and usually served stuffed with
spiced vegetables.
Kola kanda
A nutritious porridge of rice, coconut, green vegetables and herbs.
Rice and curry
The national dish is a selection of spiced dishes made from vegetables,
meat or fish.
Biryanis
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with plenty of turmeric, garlic and cardamom, often
with chunks of chicken or lamb.
Masala dosa
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Vegetable Dishes
Mallung
Slightly like a tabbouleh, this salad combines chopped local greens (like kale),
shredded coconut and onion.
Jackfruit curry
The world's biggest fruit combines beautifully with rich curry sauces, as its
flesh actually has quite a meaty texture.
Breads
Bakeries are common throughout the country, but can be disappointing.
Rotti
Thick flatbreads cooked on a hot plate and served with sweet or savoury filling.
Kotthu
Chopped
rotti
fried with vegetables and/or egg, cheese or meat on a hot plate. Try
Hotel De Pilawoos
in Colombo.
