10 Tastiest Sri Lankan Dishes Impossible To Resist, Despite Being Full

Woodapple Juice

A refreshing drink made from the pulp of the woodapple fruit, mixed with sugar and water.

Pittu

A steamed dish made with ground rice and coconut, often served with curry or coconut milk.

Lamprais

A Dutch-influenced dish made with rice, meat (usually chicken or beef), and vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and baked.

Gotu Kola Sambol

A salad made with fresh gotu kola leaves (also known as pennywort), grated coconut, chili, and lime juice.

Watalappam

A sweet dessert made with jaggery (a type of sugar), coconut milk, cashews, and spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

Chicken Curry

A spicy chicken curry made with a variety of spices and coconut milk. Served with rice or bread.

Fish Ambul Thiyal

A sour and spicy fish curry made with tamarind, onion, garlic, and spices. Often served with rice.

Pol Sambol

A coconut-based condiment made with shredded coconut, chili, onion, and lime juice. Often served with rice and curry.

Hoppers

A type of pancake made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, often served with a spicy curry or chutney.

Kottu Roti

A popular street food made with shredded roti bread, vegetables, egg, and meat (optional), all stir-fried together with spices.

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