Category:Sri Lankan Salads

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From historical times the island of Sri Lanka (Lanka, Zylan, Ceylan, Taprobane to the ancients) has been famous for its spices. Cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, nutmeg are amongst the more fragrant of the spices that grow there, and all these are included in Sri Lankan curries. Sri Lanka’s legendary beaches, that stretch over hundreds of miles are lined with coconut plantations, the swaying palm trees adding to the exquisite splendour to the landscape. Coconut is a major food crop of the island. In one form or another coconut finds its way into Sri Lankan food. In Sri Lanka, where the word plantain is often used interchangeably with banana, this fruit is a general favourite, served to complete any meal. In Sri Lankan Cuisine salads comprie of both fruits and vegetables.