Vegetarian Recipes

A vegetarian twist on the classic patty: flaky, deep-fried shortcrust pastry filled with a gooey mixture of melted cheese, onions, and green chilies.

Spicy, curried mashed potato balls dipped in a thick, turmeric-spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to a golden crunch.

Crispy, thin-crust triangular pastries stuffed with a fiery, heavily spiced potato, pea, and carrot filling.

A spicy, curried vegetable mixture folded inside a thin, stretchy flatbread dough and pan-fried into a triangular packet.

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.

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 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 simple yet deeply satisfying Sri Lankan dry potato curry — par-boiled potato cubes tempered with onions, curry leaves, and aromatic spices until golden and subtly spiced.

A gorgeously sweet, sour, and spicy Sri Lankan pickled eggplant dish — deep-fried brinjal strips combined with caramelized shallots, vinegar, and spices into a sticky, tangy relish.

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.