Sri lankan spices

 Date: 30 Jan 2023

 Sri  lankan  spices




Sri lankas history, rich in spices, began over 2,500 years ago.In the 16th century Celone ,as it was then known, was discovered by portuguese who soon began  trading  in cinnamon and other spices. The Dutch and British followed bringing with them their own history and influences, forming a strong western presence which created a history  of food  expressed with  spices which  can be tasted in the dishes today.The spices which are vital part of sri lankan food that is unique and interesting, adding subtle flavors and aromas. It is an Ayurvedic belief that spices have healing properties that can enhance well being.



Spices :

Chilles, coriander ,cumin ,curry leaves,fennel ,fenugreek,garlic ,ginger,lemon grass,lime,onion,rampe and turmeric .



Used in main meals to desserts and cakes,the islands food is expressed through vibrant colours and fragrant  aromas of fresh spices.Roasting of speices such as cumin seeds,coriander and fennel to bring out their flavour is a method used to make a black curry,and the smell of a good  curry powder being  roasted can excite the senses to great  heights. 

To food lovers, sri lankan food is an expression of a colourful  history and delightful surprise,just like the island.


Chili, Garlic ,Tamarind,Turmeric,lime,Nutmeg,white pepper,vanilla Beans,True cinnamon,whole cloves,Dry Ginger,Nutmeg  with shell,Green cardmons,Black pepper.

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