Roasted Recipes

The ultimate Sri Lankan comfort snack: flat, crusty bakery bread (Roast Paan) slathered with butter and sweet, spicy caramelized onion sambol.

Nutritious, high-energy sweet balls made from roasted sesame seeds and jaggery. A traditional, deeply flavorful Sri Lankan sweetmeat.

Sweet, fudgy, melt-in-the-mouth Sri Lankan milk toffee squares made from rice flour, sugar, milk, and cardamom — a simple but utterly addictive traditional New Year confection.

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.

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

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.

Cylindrical steamed dumplings made from layers of roasted rice flour and freshly grated coconut — a classic Sri Lankan breakfast served with coconut milk, banana, or curry.

Meaning 'Sambuca with the fly'. A classic after-dinner presentation where anise-flavored liqueur is served with three coffee beans and briefly set on fire.

A mysterious, flourless chocolate cake from Vignola. Characterized by a complex flavor profile of dark chocolate, peanuts, almonds, and a secret blend of coffee and rum.