12 Sri Lankan Recipes
From Spicy Sri Lankan Chicken 65 with Curry Leaf and Green Chili to Seeni Sambol with Caramelized Onions and Spices — explore 12 Sri Lankan recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Spicy Sri Lankan Chicken 65 with Curry Leaf and Green Chili
A fiery, deep-fried Sri Lankan chicken dish tossed with curry leaves, green chilies, and a bold blend of spices for a crunchy, flavorful snack or appetizer.
Seeni Sambol with Caramelized Onions and Spices
A sweet and spicy Sri Lankan caramelized onion relish with fragrant spices, perfect as a condiment to elevate rice and curry meals.
Red Lentil Parippu Curry with Coconut and Mustard Seeds
A comforting, creamy red lentil curry enriched with coconut milk and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves for a fragrant, authentic Sri Lankan side dish.
Slow-Cooked Black Pork Curry with Roasted Coconut Sambol
A rich and deeply spiced Sri Lankan black pork curry simmered until tender, paired with a vibrant, toasted coconut sambol that adds a zesty crunch.
Eggplant Moju Pickle with Tamarind and Mustard Seeds
Tangy and spicy Sri Lankan-style eggplant pickle, balanced with tamarind and mustard seeds for a lively condiment.
Toasted Coconut and Spiced Chickpea Rice Pilaf
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with toasted coconut and spiced chickpeas, delivering a satisfying and aromatic side dish inspired by Sri Lankan flavors.
Sri Lankan-Style Fish Curry with Curry Leaves
Fresh fish simmered in a fragrant coconut milk curry with curry leaves and aromatic spices for a traditional coastal dish.
Crisp-Fried Eggplant with Coconut and Tamarind Stir-Fry
Golden eggplant wedges stir-fried with creamy coconut milk and tangy tamarind for a vibrant side dish that balances crispness and richness.
About Sri Lankan cooking
What defines Sri Lankan cooking?
Sri Lankan cooking is shaped by the ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings that emerged in that region. Our 12 Sri Lankan recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Sri Lankan pantry staples?
Each recipe lists its ingredients. Filter by prep time under 30 minutes to find Sri Lankan recipes that lean on easily-stocked staples rather than specialty ingredients.
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Are there vegetarian Sri Lankan options?
Use the Vegetarian category filter combined with this cuisine page to find Sri Lankan recipes without meat. The catalog has thousands of cross-filtered combinations.