Kothu Rotti

Kothu Rotti

Kothu Rotti is a famous authentic Srilankan dish that is made from roti, vegetables, egg, meat and other spices. In terms of the meat, Kothu rotti can be made with beef, chicken or lamb. The rotti is chopped up with two metal blades and heated on an iron sheet and then mixed with spicy curry sauce, the vegetables and/or meat. For vegetarians, the option is cheese kothu rotti. 

This dish originated in Batticoloa, Srilanka and is very popular with the Tamil people in Srilanka. Kothu rotti is considered a cheap, takeaway meal that is both consumed by lower and upper socioeconomic classes of Srilanka. It is also seen as a appetising dish among the Srilankans and is very popular. 

Kothu Rotti is a dish that is available at almost all Srilankan restaurants! If you are into spicy Srilankan food, you must give Kothu Rotti a try! You will love it :) 

- Sanjitha

Pittu

Pittu is a well-known Srilankan dish that is highly popular amongst Tamil speaking areas, such as South India & Srilanka.

Pittu is usually eaten as a breakfast &/or dinner dish amongst most families.

This mouth-watering dish is a mixture of fine rice flour & water, which is steamed & layered with coconut shavings in between & most usually take the form of a cylinder or free form. Not only does this dish have an interesting shape in appearance but it is also vegan friendly, thus kind to the tastebuds of all vegetarians J

Pittu can be served with a variety of side dishes, from fresh fruits like mangos & jackfruit to various curries to spicy potato fries.

Although special cooking utensils, namely the pittu kuzhal are necessary for the making of this delicacy, the wonders your taste buds will experience with its unique textures & flavors is one you wouldn’t want to miss!

Pop by your nearest Srilankan restaurant & give this delicious dish a try J

By Shahana Satchi