Dinner Recipes

A legendary Dutch Burgher-influenced Sri Lankan feast — rice cooked in stock, bundled with multiple curries, sambol, and a fried brinjal inside a banana leaf parcel and steamed until perfectly melded together.

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 uniquely dry and intensely sour Sri Lankan tuna curry made with goraka (gamboge fruit) — a bold, preserved-style dish from the Southern Province with a distinctive dark color and concentrated flavor.

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.

A paper-thin, flaky, and buttery Sri Lankan flatbread made by stretching dough paper-thin and folding it to create hundreds of melt-in-the-mouth layers.

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.

Flaky, tender salmon fillets marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, then grilled to perfection.