Lavariya

Lavariya (Sinhala: ලැවරියා) is a popular traditional Sri Lankan sweet dumpling.[1] It is essentially caramelised coconut wrapped in a string hopper (Idiyappam).[2] It is usually served at breakfast or in the afternoon with tea and bananas.[3]

Lavariya
Alternative namesSweet Stuffed String Hoppers
TypeBreakfast, Afternoon tea
Region or stateSri Lanka
Associated national cuisineSri Lankan cuisine
Main ingredientsRice flour, grated coconut, jaggery
Ingredients generally usedMoong dal, Cardamom powder

Preparation

The dish is prepared by mixing rice flour with hot water, oil and seasoned with salt. It is then kneaded into a smooth dough. The dough mixture is used to fill an 'idiyappam' press or a sieve and the thin vermicelli-style noodles are pressed out onto banana leaves. The filling (Pol Pani) is a mix of grated coconut with moong dal and jaggery syrup, which is then placed inside the rice flour noodles in the shape of a half moon, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed before serving.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. "7 foods you have to try in Sri Lanka – and where to find them". BT Group. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  2. Cooray, Kusuma (2001). Burst of Flavor: The Fine Art of Cooking With Spices. University of Hawaii Press. p. 225. ISBN 9780824824167.
  3. "Lavariya". World Food Atalas. AtlasMedia Ltd. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  4. Dissanayake, Chandra (1968). Ceylon Cookery. Metro Printers Limited. p. 352-353.
  5. Dept. of National Museums. "Spolia Zeylanica: Geology, Zoology, Anthropology". 29. Colombo Museum: 121. ISSN 0081-3745. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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