Traditional food at hillcountry tea estate homestays
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Homestays in the Kandy hills offer incredible cultural 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 a piece of sweet palm jaggery (Hakuru). It is the ultimate hill country morning routine.
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Suresh K.•9245 rep•214
If they offer to let you help scrape the coconut in the kitchen, do it! It is a fun cultural experience.
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Amali D.•9820 rep•211
Also ask for Kandyan-style jackfruit curry. The slow-cooked flavor is amazing.
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