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Dehiwala, Sri Lanka: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Vibrant Culture – by Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Sri Lanka, Dehiwala stands as a captivating destination that effortlessly marries natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage. This picturesque coastal village, located a short distance from Colombo, offers travelers a unique blend of pristine beaches, lively markets, and a warm and welcoming community. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore Dehiwala’s coastal charm, cultural treasures, and the unforgettable experiences that await. Discovering Dehiwala’s Coastal Wonders: Dehiwala’s coastline, adorned with golden sands and swaying palm trees, is a sanctuary for beach lovers and water enthusiasts. Unwind on the tranquil beaches, partake in water sports, or simply savor the breathtaking coastal scenery. Cultural Encounters in Dehiwala: The heart of Dehiwala beats to the rhythm of its vibrant culture. Engage with the local community, explore bustling markets, and savor ...

Oct 21, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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KOTTI ROTTI- SRI LANKA’S KING OF STREETFOOD Source:Classicsrilanka Kottu Roti is a Sri Lankan street food favoured by locals and visitors alike. Some love it late at night after a stint of partying, others love it for breakfast. The coolest thing about Kottu is the way it’s made. Believe it or not, Kottu-making has a rhythmic beat. It’s an iconic food loved by all in Sri Lanka. The legend says that once upon a time there was a kottu seller on the east coast of Sri Lanka that was closing up his roti stand when a group of tourists arrived asking for some food. The roti seller only had scraps leftover from the day, bits of cooked roti, some vegetables and leftover chicken curry. Instead of telling the tourists that he was all out of food, he made a mashup of the leftovers. Tourists loved it and raved about it ...

Jan 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Flatbreads – how healthy are they?-By Dr Harold Gunatillake   Transcript: Sri Lankans are blessed with three traditional hot foods- hoppers, Kottu Roti and Pol Roti, all are insanely popular. They are popular flatbreads, are cheap street foods quite readily available in almost every little street in Colombo and other towns. Hoppers are low calorie, hardly any added fat other than the coconut milk that goes into the fermented mix, quite healthy, low calorie and friendly to the gut microbiota, due to the addition of yeast to ferment the batter. On the other hand, kottu roti is hot plate fried chopped food ingredients with plenty of fat in the mix and is high calorie dense food quite unhealthy. Pol Roti consists of coconut milk, red onions, chopped curry leaves, green chillies, desiccated coconut lime and flour. These Pol Roti’s are much healthier and nutritious than Kottu Roti, because no additional ...

Sep 4, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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