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Aluwa

  Aluwa is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet with a long history, often made for special occasions and celebrations. It is believed to have been influenced by South Asian and Middle Eastern sweets. Made from roasted rice flour or semolina, sugar or jaggery, and spices like cardamom, Aluwa has a soft yet slightly crumbly texture. …

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Kawum

  Kawum, also known as oil cake, is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet with a long history, especially during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut milk, it is deep-fried until golden brown. Kawum has a crispy outside and a soft, sweet inside with a rich caramel-like flavor from …

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Roti

  A simple, traditional flatbread with a long history, especially in South Asian cuisine. It has been made for centuries using basic ingredients like flour and water, cooked on a hot pan. Different countries have their own versions, such as Sri Lankan pol roti with coconut or Indian chapati. Roti has a soft, chewy texture …

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Milk Rice

Milk rice, or “Kiribath,” is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made by cooking rice with creamy coconut milk until it becomes soft and rich. It has a smooth, slightly sticky texture with a mild, naturally sweet coconut flavor. The rice is usually cut into diamond or square shapes and is often eaten with spicy onion …

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