Mouni Roy loves food and we love her food pranks. Whether it’s about being a “snackaccident”, describing herself as a “human panda”, or hosting a fabulous birthday party for BFF Disha Patani, Mouni always shares her food adventures on Instagram. Currently, the diva is in London, having the best time of her life. While dining at The Dorchester restaurant, Mouni was surprised by the executive chef with her favourite Sri Lankan dish, Kiribath. The actress shared the picture of this surprise meal on her Instagram Stories. In the photo, we can see two trays of Kiribath and a bowl full of the famous Sri Lankan condiment, coconut sambal. In her caption, Mouni wrote, “Thank you to Mario, Executive Chef of The Dorchester for surprising me with my favourite dish from Sri Lanka – Kiribath.”
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If you too love Sri Lankan cuisine like Mouni Roy, below are some recipes that you can try.
Here are 5 Sri Lankan dishes you can try at home:
1. Kiribath:
This is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made by cooking rice in coconut milk until it becomes creamy and sticky. It is often served sliced and accompanied by a variety of side dishes, making it a staple on special occasions. Click here for the recipe.
2. Coconut Sambal:
It is a spicy and tangy side dish made by mixing freshly grated coconut, red chillies, onions, lemon juice and salt. It is popular to eat with rice and curry. Check out the recipe here.
3. Cashew Maluva:
A delicious and creamy curry made from cashews cooked in coconut milk, spices and sometimes vegetables like potatoes or peas. It is a delicious and slightly nutty dish that goes great with rice. Want to know the recipe? Click here.
4. Sri Lankan Chicken Curry:
A delicious curry made by cooking chicken pieces in a mixture of spices, coconut milk and sometimes tomatoes. It is delicious, aromatic and is often enjoyed with rice or chapati. Check out the detailed recipe here.
5. Sri Lankan Pol Roti:
A type of flatbread made from a mixture of flour, grated coconut and water. It is soft and slightly chewy, often served with curry or sambal. See recipe here.