It’s Avurudu Once Again! Lankan Youth Share Their Favourite Kaema.

The festive season is here! And, apart from the very long holiday, we’re all eagerly anticipating the edible delights our moms will whip up and our friends will send over. Sinhala and Tamil New Year is an occasion for yummy sweetmeats to be prepared. We were curious what everyone’s favourite food is at this time of year, so we asked a few Lankans for their thoughts.

“I love Konda Kawum. The funny shape makes me laugh every time and the flavour of treacle is wonderful!” – Susi, 23

 

Our fabulous #chef Suhanya made some #kondakavum, the #SriLankan #NewYear speciality, on the weekend. They’re also known as #oilcakes, and are typically a #glutenfree, rice flour based delicacy… Also spelled as #kevum, they have #kithul ( #palmsugar #treacle ) with #cardamom ? Konda is the #Sinhalese word for a lock of hair, which is like the shape of this delight! ? #nomnomnom

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“Kokis is my fave! I prefer the savoury kind over the plain ones and I love the crunchiness of it.” – Ravee, 21

 

A Dutch Delicacy⠀ The crispy kokis, a must-have delicacy on your New Year table⠀ #Kokis #Dutch #Delicacy #Crispy #Sweet #Snack #NewYear #SinhalaAndTamilNewYear #NewYearTable #Enjoy #Experience #MustTry #Delicious #SriLanka #TimeOut #TimeOutSriLanka #tosl

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“If I could eat Kokis every day, I definitely would! It’s so crispy and I just can’t get enough.” – Jehan, 24

 

This is the time Sri Lankans traditionally celebrate #newyear..usually with a lot of unusual looking food items like this…#kokis These are the best…thin, light and crispy sprinkled with ?#srilanka #sinhalatamilnewyear

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“I have to say I’d always pick Kokis. You can’t beat the crunch, and it tastes soooo good! I do like Mung Kavum, as well.” – Avanti, 30

 

Dear sun, Please move from Meena to Mesha ASAP! Eagerly waiting to have this! 😀 Getting Ready to celebrate Aurudu…. Home made ‘Mung Kavum’. Lol. 😀 #aurudu2015 #mungkavum #feelinggreat #gonnamakemore #traditionalfood

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“My favourite would be Pani Walalu. I love the sugary goodness even though many people dislike the saccharine taste.” – Deilon, 31

 

Made me some love #jalebi #paniwalalu #indiansweet #sweet #dessert #frieddessert #yummy #delicious #foodie #foodporn #foodpics #foodphotography #sogood #homemade #homechef #homecooking #colombo #srilanka

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“I’m not a fan of sweets, but I like Aasmi. It’s very lightly sweetened and there’s a crunch with every bite.” – Ruhi, 27

 

Aasmi: A sweet that only be found in Sri Lanka due to the unavailability of one of its major ingredients. The noodle like mesh is made of rice flour and the pulp of Dawul Kurudu (Neolitsea cassia) leaf, a native cassia (related to cinnamon). This thousand years old recipe still does not have a alternative to the sticky pulp. #aasmi #sweet #srilankanfood #tradition #heritage #foodporn #foodie #instafood #srilanka #culture #nothingcompares #youcanthavethis

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What are your favourite Avurudu treats? Tell us in a comment.