Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
A deeply spiced curry with toasted spices, coconut milk and curry leaves — Sri Lanka's most…
Sri Lankan Recipes
Sri Lankan cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Sri Lankan recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol
A vibrant red coconut sambol with chilli, onion and lime — the relish that goes with…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers
Bowl-shaped fermented rice flour pancakes with a soft egg in the centre — Sri Lanka's most…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Kottu Roti
Shredded roti stir-fried with vegetables, egg and spicy curry sauce — Sri Lanka's most addictive street…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers
Bowl-shaped fermented rice flour pancakes with an egg cooked in the centre — Sri Lanka's iconic…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Kottu Roti
Chopped flatbread stir-fried with eggs, vegetables, curry and meat — Sri Lanka's loudest street food.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Dhal Curry
Red lentils cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds, curry leaves and pandan — Sri Lanka's…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol
A bright coconut and chilli relish with lime and shallot — Sri Lanka's essential condiment.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Kiribath
Coconut milk rice cut into squares — Sri Lanka's celebration breakfast for new years, new houses…
About Sri Lankan cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Sri Lankan recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.