Ceylonese Deepavali favourites: What do Sri Lankan Tamils indulge in during the festival?


Sri Lankan Tamils usually serve rice and various curries during Deepavali. In Ruchita's family, curry leaf rice is popular. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star

Sri Lankan cuisine is both rich and varied and offers a peek into the culinary culture that underpins the food.

In Malaysia, Sri Lankan food is typically representative of Sri Lankan Tamils, who form the large majority of Ceylonese people who migrated to Malaysia between the 1880s and 1940s and whose lineage now continues through their descendants.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Living

SinggahKL 2026 offers public chance to learn and appreciate Kuala Lumpur's architecture
Apricot by Peaches and Cream celebrates decadent European-centric comfort food
Are home remedies like honey, garlic and hot chicken soup able to fix colds?
Saving for life’s surprises: How to build an emergency financial fund
Contradictheory: Not all of us are Ferrari drivers
Dear Thelma: I’m still torn between a past and present relationship
As Italy allows alcohol-free wine, might this be the month to try it?
Second-hand shopping in China has evolved into a trendy, eco-friendly lifestyle
Heart And Soul: Threads that lead to thoughts about life, death and meaning
Restaurant trends that are likely to bloom in Malaysia in 2026

Others Also Read