Lunch Recipes

Succulent, juicy prawns cooked in a fragrant and fiery Sri Lankan coconut milk curry, bursting with the flavors of curry leaves, chili, and roasted spices.

A thick, hearty Sri Lankan curry made with young green jackfruit (polos) cooked in a rich, spiced coconut milk gravy — a beloved vegan dish that perfectly mimics the texture of pulled meat.

A deeply aromatic and richly spiced Sri Lankan chicken curry, slow-cooked with roasted curry powder, coconut milk, and fragrant spices — one of the most celebrated dishes in Sri Lankan cuisine.

Creamy, golden red lentil curry tempered with coconut milk, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — the most beloved and essential curry in Sri Lankan cooking, served at every meal.

A fiery, rich, and aromatic Sri Lankan fish curry cooked in a spiced tomato and coconut milk gravy — a staple dish served daily in Sri Lankan households alongside rice.

Sri Lanka's most iconic street food — shredded Godamba Roti stir-fried on a blazing hot griddle with eggs, vegetables, and spicy curry sauce, creating an addictive meal with an unmistakable rhythmic chopping sound.

The quintessential Sri Lankan meal — fluffy white rice served with a colorful and aromatic spread of curries, sambols, and papadum on a vibrant banana leaf.

A nourishing and colorful Sri Lankan breakfast or lunch — fragrant red rice served alongside dhal curry, coconut sambol, and a fish curry on a traditional banana leaf.

A sweet, soft, savory stew of red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes cooked down slowly in olive oil. Often eaten with crusty bread for a light lunch.

A quick, versatile savory tart made with puff pastry, ricotta cheese, and vegetables. A highly popular, modern Italian work lunch.

Soft, tender Italian meatballs simmered slowly in a rich tomato sauce. Eaten as a main course with bread, NOT with spaghetti.

A hearty, rustic Tuscan side dish or vegetarian lunch of creamy cannellini beans stewed in tomato sauce, garlic, and fresh sage.