𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱

Sinhala New Year (Aluth Avurudu) food is a vital part of Sri Lanka’s traditional celebrations, symbolizing prosperity and unity. These special dishes are prepared with rice, coconut, and jaggery, reflecting the country’s rich culinary heritage.

Some key Sinhala New Year foods include:

Kiribath (Milk Rice) – Sticky rice cooked with coconut milk, representing prosperity.

Kavum (Oil Cakes) – A deep-fried sweet made from rice flour and treacle.

Kokis – A crispy, flower-shaped snack made from rice flour and coconut milk.

Asmi – A delicate, lacy sweet made with rice flour and coconut milk, drizzled with treacle.

Aluwa – A cardamom-flavored sweet made with rice flour and treacle.

Mung Kavum – A deep-fried, mung bean-based sweet with a crunchy exterior.

These festive foods are traditionally prepared at home and shared with family, neighbors, and friends as part of the New Year’s customs.