What foods are popular in Sri Lanka?

Rice and Curry:

- The staple dish of Sri Lanka, consisting of rice served with a variety of curries made from vegetables, meat, fish, and spices.

Kottu Roti:

- A popular street food made from chopped roti bread, vegetables, meat or egg, all mixed and stir-fried together.

Hoppers:

- Bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, often served with sambols (spicy condiments) and curries.

Pol Roti:

- A flatbread made from grated coconut and rice flour, usually paired with curries.

String Hoppers:

- Thin, steamed rice noodles that are often served with curries.

Samosas:

- Deep-fried triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes, onions, and peas.

Watalappan:

- A steamed custard pudding made with coconut milk, eggs, and jaggery (unrefined sugar).

Milk Rice

- A sweet dish made from rice cooked in coconut milk and spices, often served as a dessert or snack.

Isso Wade:

- Savory deep-fried crispy dough balls made with lentil flour, onions, and spices.

Lamprais:

- A Dutch-influenced dish consisting of rice, meat or fish curry, and sambol wrapped in banana leaf and steamed.

Biriyani:

- A flavorful rice dish cooked with spices, meat or vegetables, and often served with raita (yogurt-based sauce).

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