Colombo’s traditional cuisine is very similar to the classic Indian but with some interesting features. The local menu is based on curry and rice dishes, which have become everyday for locals. Such dishes are among the most affordable, you can try them in any restaurant. Curry can be cooked with chicken and pork, sometimes vegetables are added to the dish, and the most original option is pineapple curry. Rice that is served as a garnish to this dish is steamed separately. Noodle dishes are also very popular, many of them are steamed too, which will surely please adherents of a healthy diet. Noodles with seafood are especially popular among tourists. Various kinds of vegetables can also be added. There are hundreds of options for rice and noodle dishes. Traditional regional spices are necessarily added during the cooking. Another specific regional dish is Vadai, which looks like ordinary donuts. Vadai is made from mashed potatoes with lentils and a lot of spices. Out of the obtained paste, small rings are shaped and then deep-fried. The donuts are very lush and tender, served with various sauces. Such a simple dish is one of the most popular snack options among locals. You can buy it in ordinary stalls on the street. An important component of local gastronomy is dairy products so it is little wonder that one of the most common desserts in Colombo is yogurt. Here it is made from buffalo milk, the taste of yogurt turns out to be very tender and rich. As a dessert,
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