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Sri Lankan Sweets and Treats for April New Year

written by Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi April 2, 2019
Sri Lankan sweets and treats for April New Year

Sri Lankan sweets are still popular in any special occasion and celebration. That is where all traditional Sri Lankan sweets such as Kawum, kokis , Aluwa add their best taste for the event making the event ceremonial. Among all Sri Lankan celebrations, we cannot forget the April New Year.In this post I want to compile some of Sri Lankan sweets that are must have on any New Year table.(Sri Lankan Kavili Recipes)

What is April New Year or Sinhala & Hindu New Year

Sri Lankan sweets and treats for April New Year

A Sri Lankan April New Year table

If you are a Sri Lankan, what I ask is a stupid question. I don’t have to ask what is April New Year or Sinhala & Hindu New Year from any Sri Lankan. They know it better than me who stay in another country, but still admire the value of Sri Lankan traditions.

But, for the sake of other readers of Food Corner from around the world, I want to share about our Sri Lankan New Year.

In Sri Lanka both Sinhala and Tamil community celebrate New Year which follows with traditions. It is a start of another year. Usually New Year falls on dates ranging between April 12-14th.Each year, there will be auspicious times declared to start celebrations. These auspicious times include time for cooking, eating and even for leaving for work.

You can read more details about Sri Lankan April New Year in this post about Sri Lankan food culture.

Sri Lankan New Year traditions

Sinhala New year starts with lot of traditions!

Now, we are waiting for the 2017 New Year! Celebrations will begin. For a day, Majority of Sri Lankans will stop cooking at the same time. They will again start cooking again after few hours for the given auspicious time. This is the moment most of the Sri Lankans get united. It is the time for family reunion.

Sinhala New Year Games

Coconut scraping competition is a fun Sinhala New Year Game! πŸ™‚

Do you like to read more about Sinhala New Year games? These traditional games make the celebrations memorable during the April New Year season.

Check this post about Coconut Scraping competition which ladies come into the contest!

Check this post about New Year traditional games of Sri Lanka which I shared in my travel blog.

Kotta pora

Kotta pora (Another traditional game which involves fighting with a pillow) πŸ™‚

And…yes, it is the time for traditional sweets and otherΒ  treats to come into the dining table.

If you are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, here are recipes for Sri Lankan traditional sweets and other food which are must have on any Awurudu table.(New Year table)

Sri Lankan Traditional Food for April New Year

Kiribath (Milk Rice)

Kiribath

Kiribath

A table without Kiribath is like a wedding without a bride. Yes, Kiribath is the must have for any New Year table in Sri Lanka.Check Kiribath recipe.

Lunumiris (Katta Sambal)

Katta Sambola (Sri Lankan Chili Paste)

Katta Sambola (Sri Lankan Chili Paste)

Well, you may avoid this. But without this Sri Lankan chilli paste ,you will not enjoy Kiribath. It is spicy and hot. It will make you reddish. But, you need to have freaking hot Katta Sambal for your Awurudu Table in Sri Lanka.

Check katta sambola recipe

Achcharu (Sri Lankan Pickle)

Achcharu! mmm mouthwatering just by hearing the name. It is another pickle which is popular during the New Year season in Sri Lanka.

Recipes for Sri Lankan pickle and Polos Achcharu

Sri Lankan Traditional Sweets

There are many traditional sweets which takes place the attention of April New Year dining table. Here are some of the sweets that you can find in Sri Lanka. Although I am unable to share a new recipe this time, I hope these recipes will help you to fill your New Year table.

Konda Kavum (oil cakes)

Konda Kavum recipe

Konda Kavum

Konda Kawum or oil cakes are the best sweets to celebrate any occasion in Sri Lanka.Check Kavum recipe.

Kokis

Sri Lankan Kokis recipe

Sri Lankan Kokis

Without kokis and without the cracking noice, you will not entertain your time during the April New Year!Check Sri Lankan Kokis Recipe.

Mung Guli

Mung Guli recipe

Mung Guli

Mung Guli is another Sri Lankan traditional sweet which is really easy to cook.Check Mung Guli recipe.

Aluwa

recipe for Aluwa

Aluwa

Few years ago,I cooked Aluwa. This is easy to cook. I hope my Aluwa recipe will help you to add another sweet to your Sinhala & Hindu New Year table. I received emails from few readers who tried this recipe. So, now it is your turn to try!Here is the recipe for Aluwa

Mung Kavum

Mung Kavum

Mung Kavum

Mung kavum is bit similar to the Mung Guli. The shape is different but taste will be mostly the same. Check this Mung Kavum recipe. It is easy to cook!

Kalu Dodol

Dodol

Kalu Dodol

Dodol is another Sri Lankan traditional sweets that you can find during the New year season or in any ceremonial festival or occasion.Read more about Sri Lankan Kalu dodol.

Asmi (Aasmi)

Aasmi (Asmi) from Sri Lanka

Aasmi (Asmi) from Sri Lanka

Asmi or Aasmi is another delicious sweet from Sri Lanka which is popular in any celebration. It is crunchy and it is sweet. Aasmi can make you craving for sweets. New Year is the special period that you can find Aasmi and a plate of Asmi can easily make your New Year table beautiful and complete!

Kokis with Sesame Seeds

Sri Lankan traditional sweets

Kokis with sesame seeds

This is another delicious way to cook Kokis.Add some toasted sesame seeds for your Kokis batter.Crunch feeling of Sesame seeds will add more taste for your Kokis for this New Year! πŸ™‚

Check the recipe : Kokis with Sesame Seeds

Milk Toffee (Kiri Toffee)

Milk Toffee

Milk Toffee (Kiri Toffee)

Milk toffee is another sweet that is popular among Sri Lankans. I am not sure that I can category this as a traditional Sri Lankan sweet or not. But, it is really easy to cook. If you look for easy Sri Lankan recipes for April New Year, try this Milk Toffee recipe.

Naran Kavum

Naran Kavum

Naran Kavum

Naran Kavum is another delicious sweet which is also popular as a New year treat.To cook Naran Kavum,Caramalized coconut mixture is used.Once the balls are dipped in a batter and deep fried,Naran kawum is ready to serve.

Weli thalapa

Weli Thalapa

Weli Thalapa

Weli Thalapa is another traditional sweet that any one love to eat.It is easy to cook however you need to folow the exact recipe to cook wali thalapa without being too hard or too soft.

Well, it is a bit long post. I added most of the traditional sweets and treats from Sri Lanka which you can cook for the April New Year. I am planning to update this post time to time. So, don’t forget to book mark the page for latest updates.

I hope this collection of recipes will help you to prepare for the Sinhala & Hindu New Year! Please try the recipes. And as always I am waiting to rad yur comments and emails regarding the recipes. Please let me know if you try these.

Wish you all Sri Lankans a Happy & Prosperous Sinhala & Hindu New Year!

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New Year Recipes from Sri Lanka

New Year Recipes from Sri Lanka

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Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi

Amila Gamage is the blogger behind Food Corner. She is a Sri Lankan living in Singapore and shares her cooking adventures in this blog. Apart from recipes,you will also find travel,health and kitchen inspirations in this blog. She is the founder of Sihela Consultants.(www.sihelaconsultants.com) She started writing this blog in 2011 and still continuing.

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Beth Davidson April 7, 2017 - 5:25 pm

I’ve never tried Sri Lankan food before, but this looks so good. I love trying things from new cultures, and learning a little. I didn’t even know there was an April New Year!

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Zrafsha Khan April 7, 2017 - 11:00 am

wow,all the foods looking so delicious.thanks for sharing…

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi April 7, 2017 - 12:01 pm

Glad you like it! πŸ™‚

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Amber Myers April 7, 2017 - 12:48 pm

These all look delicious. I’m all for trying new foods.

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Kristy April 7, 2017 - 4:39 pm

I love learning about cuisine from other cultures and try my best to provide diverse city and my children’s meals so that they have a wide range pallet

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Author Brandi Kennedy April 7, 2017 - 5:05 pm

These look like delicious foods. I have never tried Sri Lankan food before – I’d love to try it though!

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Megan April 7, 2017 - 7:34 pm

Now I’m starving and I want a big plate of everything in your pictures! haha πŸ™‚ I love seeing how other cultures celebrate holidays and seeing and trying the cuisine!

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Jessi Joachim April 7, 2017 - 8:15 pm

The food looks wonderful. I always enjoy reading and learning about other cultures. I think it is important to learn what we can to be more open and compassionate towards others.

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Amy April 8, 2017 - 7:03 am

The milk toffee looks delicious. I love seeing all the different food other countries have to offer.

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Sondra Barker April 8, 2017 - 6:51 am

This looks so delicious.Now all I want is one of these dishes!!

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Azlin Bloor April 8, 2017 - 11:25 am

Happy New Year! This is a brilliant post, I love Sri Lankan food and always have some homemade Katta sambal at home!

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi April 8, 2017 - 11:12 pm

oh!That seems you like some spicy and hot food choices?Thanks for the New year wishes!

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Ladies Pass It On April 8, 2017 - 1:12 pm

Wow this looks so delicious – what an interesting post! I love finding out more about other cultures!

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi April 8, 2017 - 11:13 pm

Thanks.Glad this post is helpful on spreading the word about Sri Lankan food culture!

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Jennifer Gaimer April 9, 2017 - 12:20 am

What a yummy article I loved it I particularly enjoyed the section on coconut scraping

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Chloe April 8, 2017 - 11:57 pm

You take some amazing photos of food! I couldn’t stop staring at them, my tummy is rumbling!

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Cameron - Diary of a Southern Millennial April 9, 2017 - 2:19 am

All of these look delicious! I hope you have a fantastic new year!

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katrina gehman April 9, 2017 - 4:09 am

all those look like awesome treats. i haven’t heard of them but would love to try.

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Elizabeth O. April 10, 2017 - 9:23 am

I’ve never had any of these before. I love trying out different kinds of food from other countries. I think it’s awesome to learn about the different desserts that you guys have.

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi April 11, 2017 - 10:29 am

Hope you will enjoy Sri Lankan sweets one day!Thanks for the visit πŸ™‚

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Carol Cassara April 10, 2017 - 9:25 am

These sound good. I’ve never tasted anything that’s Sri Lankan before and I sure would love to give it a try! New year sounds like a lot of fun in Sri Lanka.

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi April 11, 2017 - 10:30 am

yes,New Year season is full of celebrations and there are lot of traditional events to participate! πŸ™‚

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Taty Pradilla April 10, 2017 - 4:00 pm

These treats all look delicious. I haven’t heard of most of these but they do look delcious.

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Cynthia Nicoletti April 11, 2017 - 1:32 am

All the food looks delicious. Thanks for sharing how you celebrate the New Year.

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi April 11, 2017 - 10:30 am

Glad this post is helpful to share some of the traditions from Sri Lanka…

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stacey April 12, 2017 - 11:38 am

Wow looks very tasty. I look forward to trying a few of these,

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Katherine May 11, 2017 - 2:26 am

I’m always interested in seeing what food is like in other countries. The sweets in Sri Lanka all look delish. πŸ™‚ Hope you gave a bit more descriptio on each. I think most of them are bread or made of rice?

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi May 11, 2017 - 6:35 am

Most are made of rice flour.I’ve shared the link for each recipe post which includes details of the sweet too… πŸ™‚

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Swayam Tiwari May 12, 2017 - 6:17 am

That’s some cheeky post. Isn’t Acharulu the same thing as Achaar in India? And iIthought the Mung recipe is the one we prepare from the Moong cereal. If thePalk Straits weren’t between Sri Lanka and India, many of our traditions would be the same.

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Amila Wickramarachchi
Amila Wickramarachchi May 12, 2017 - 9:51 am

yes,most recipes are similar with Indian recipes.Even our Athirasa is similar with Indian Athirasam (I guess name is correct).Yes,Achar and Achcharu is similar. πŸ™‚

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Ashen October 11, 2017 - 8:19 am

A valuable post. I also love Sri Lankan Food

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Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi
Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi October 13, 2017 - 8:13 am

You have a nice site.Thanks for the quick comment.

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hahaha April 5, 2018 - 12:34 pm

i like srilanka. my mom and dad are from srilanka.

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Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi
Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi April 6, 2018 - 11:37 am

Thanks for your comment.I hope you like these Sri Lankan foods πŸ™‚

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Hiran April 30, 2018 - 3:01 pm

Such a great post. Sri Lankan foods are spicy yet tastes like heaven in mouth. Eatable.space

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maha8 December 31, 2019 - 7:48 am

I like the valuable information you provide in your articles.
I will bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly.
I am quite sure I will learn a lot of new stuff right here!

Best of luck for the next!

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