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Authentic Tamil estate food in Haputale homestays vs tourist curries

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Emma L.•5275 rep•2

I want to eat the spicy, authentic Tamil food that the tea pluckers eat, not the toned-down tourist curries. Will homestay hosts in Haputale cook this for us.

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Yes, but you have to explicitly ask for it! Tell your host "I want the real estate food, local spice level." They will happily make you incredible dishes like Ulundu Vadai, spicy potato curries, and massive plain rotis with fiery Lunu Miris. The estate Tamil cuisine is distinctly different and much spicier than standard Sinhalese rice and curry.

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Dr. Nimal.•6500 rep•1

The fresh estate tea they serve with every meal is the best part.

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Noah D.•4210 rep•2

Many Hindu estate families are strictly vegetarian, but they cook with so much flavor you will not miss the meat.

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Dr. Nimal.•6500 rep•1

Ask them to make you "Kothu" from scratch. Watching them chop it on the metal griddle is awesome.

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Bhante S.•4850 rep•1

I am so excited for this. I love spicy food.

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Emma L.•5275 rep•2

Will they serve meat or is it strictly vegetarian.

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Emma L.•5275 rep•2

Try the watalappam dessert if they have it, it is a jaggery custard.

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Bhante S.•4850 rep•1

I asked for local spice level once and cried for 20 minutes. Be careful what you wish for!

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Noah D.•4210 rep•2

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