Authentic food at hillcountry tea estate homestays
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Homestays in the hills offer incredible food. Ask your host to make fresh Coconut Roti baked over a wood fire, served with Lunu Miris (spicy onion and chili paste). Since you are in the tea country, ask for "Kahata" — plain, strong black tea brewed with fresh local leaves, usually drunk while biting into sweet palm jaggery.
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Nimali D.•16455 rep•239
Ask for Kandyan-style jackfruit curry. The slow-cooked flavor is amazing in the cold weather.
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Chloe M.•11055 rep•235
If they offer to let you help scrape the coconut in the kitchen, do it It is a really fun cultural experience.
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Lars V.•12720 rep•229
Yes, hillcountry food tends to be quite spicy to combat the cold. Ask for mild if you need it.
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Nimali D.•16455 rep•27
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