These are common ingredients you may see on packaging and menus in Sri Lanka. Local words are left unchanged so they stay readable in the original language; translate this page if you want supporting text and English names in your own language.
Aba eta
Ice cream
Ala
Issan karapincha
Often found in localized Chinese/fusion dishes.
Uru mas
Kaju
Carrot
Kiri
Kukul mas
Kukul mas rasakaraka kudu
Commonly referred to as Maggi/chicken bouillon.
Kukul mas hodda
Kurundu
Ceylon cinnamon.
Ghee
Used in traditional sweets and rice dishes.
Gelatin
Thora malu
Tuna is often referred to by specific varieties like Kelawalla.
Paan piti
Biththara
Mee kiri
Buffalo curd is the standard local variety.
Rathu lunu
Red shallots.
Leeks
Lunu
Refers to Bombay onion.
Wiyali issan
Commonly used in sambols and curries.
Sudu lunu
Soya sauce
Harak mas