MainsMediumRice & Curry
The quintessential Sri Lankan meal — steamed white or red rice served with a vibrant selection of curries, sambols, and chutneys.
⏱ 45 min
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Gluten-FreeCan be Vegan
Allergens: None typical
Traditional Recipes
Sri Lankan Recipes
Step-by-step guides to authentic Sri Lankan dishes — each with health info, allergen details, and a link to our YouTube tutorial.
MainsMedium
BreakfastMediumEgg Hoppers (Appa)
Thin, crispy-edged rice flour pancakes shaped in a wok, with a soft egg cooked right in the centre. Served with pol sambol.
⏱ 30 min
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Gluten-FreeVegetarian
Allergens: Eggs, Coconut milk
Street FoodEasyKottu Roti
Sri Lanka's most beloved street food — shredded flatbread chopped on a hot griddle with vegetables, egg, and aromatic spices.
⏱ 25 min
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Can be Vegan
Allergens: Gluten, Eggs
CurriesEasyDhal Curry
A creamy, tempered red lentil curry simmered with coconut milk, turmeric, curry leaves, and a mustard seed tempering finish.
⏱ 35 min
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VeganGluten-FreeHigh Protein
Allergens: Coconut milk
BreakfastHardString Hoppers (Idiyappam)
Delicate steamed rice flour noodle nests, served for breakfast with coconut milk and curry. Light, healthy, and delicious.
⏱ 40 min
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VeganGluten-Free
Allergens: Coconut milk
SambolsEasyPol Sambol
A vibrant, fiery coconut relish made with freshly grated coconut, red onion, dried chilli, and a squeeze of lime. Essential on every table.
⏱ 10 min
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VeganGluten-FreeRaw
Allergens: Coconut
SeafoodMediumFish Ambul Thiyal
A dry, intensely flavoured sour fish curry from the south of Sri Lanka, made with goraka (gamboge) and black pepper.
⏱ 50 min
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Gluten-FreeHigh Protein
Allergens: Fish
PicklesEasyWambatu Moju
A sweet-sour eggplant pickle fried in oil then tossed with vinegar, sugar, and spices. A classic accompaniment to rice & curry.
⏱ 30 min
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VeganGluten-Free
Allergens: None
MainsHardLamprais
A Dutch Burgher legacy dish — rice cooked in stock with a selection of curries, all wrapped in a banana leaf and baked to perfection.
⏱ 2 hrs
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Gluten-Free
Allergens: Eggs, Meat
The Flavour Pantry
Essential spices and ingredients used across Sri Lankan cooking
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Ceylon Cinnamon
World's finest
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Curry Leaves
Fresh & dried
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Goraka
Sour gamboge
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Pandan Leaf
Sweet fragrance
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Fenugreek
Bitter & earthy
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Cardamom
Warm & spicy
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