Sri Lankan Recipes

A luscious, silky Sri Lankan Malay-influenced steamed pudding made with jaggery, coconut milk, eggs, and warm spices — one of the most beloved and iconic desserts of Sri Lanka.

A rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent Sri Lankan curry made with whole cashew nuts simmered in a thick, mildly spiced coconut milk gravy — a festive and celebratory dish.

A stunningly vibrant, sweet, and earthy Sri Lankan beetroot curry — thinly sliced beetroot tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and simmered in a creamy coconut milk gravy.

A simple, quick, and fragrant Sri Lankan dry green bean stir-fry tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated coconut — a light and delicious everyday side dish.

A pungent, spicy, and deeply savory curry made from dried sprats (karawala) — an intensely flavored Sri Lankan classic that pairs perfectly with rice and creamy dhal.

Soft, chewy, and slightly charred whole-wheat flatbreads made with freshly grated coconut — a quick everyday Sri Lankan bread perfect with any curry or sambol.

A luxurious, intensely flavored Sri Lankan coconut milk crab curry — whole crabs cooked in a rich, aromatic, fiery gravy of coconut milk and roasted spices, best eaten with your hands.

A fiery, sticky, sweet-and-spicy Sri Lankan stir-fry of crispy fried chicken pieces tossed with capsicum, onion, tomatoes, and a bold chili sauce — a wildly popular party and restaurant dish.

Tender, aromatic mutton pieces slow-cooked in a rich Sri Lankan spice blend with coconut milk, curry leaves, and roasted spices — a festive dish beloved for Sunday lunches and special occasions.

A bold, deeply spiced Sri Lankan beef curry slow-cooked with roasted curry powder, coconut milk, and warming whole spices until the meat is fall-apart tender and the gravy is rich and dark.

A bold, tangy, and sweet Sri Lankan pickled eggplant preparation made with whole baby eggplants, fried and steeped in a spiced vinegar-sugar syrup — a classic condiment of Sri Lankan cuisine.

A savory, fluffy semolina porridge cooked with onions, chilies, curry leaves, and vegetables — a quick and popular Sri Lankan breakfast adapted from South Indian cooking.