Foods and my preferences of eating

Historically, people secured food through two methods: hunting and gathering and agriculture.
Today, the majority of the food energy required by the ever increasing population of the world is
supplied by the food industry.
Many plants and plant parts are eaten as food and around 2,000 plant species are cultivated for
food. Many of these plant species have several distinct cultivars. Seeds of plants are a good
source of food for animals, including humans, because they contain the nutrients necessary for
the plant's initial growth, including many healthful fats, such as Omega fats. In fact, the majority
of food consumed by human beings are seed-based foods. Edible seeds
include cereals (corn, wheat, rice, et cetera), legumes (beans,peas, lentils, et cetera),
and nuts. Oilseeds are often pressed to produce rich oils
sunflower, flaxseed, rapeseed (including canola oil), sesame, et cetera

Animals are used as food either directly or indirectly by the products they produce. Meat is an
example of a direct product taken from an animal, which comes from muscle systems or
from organs. Food products produced by animals include milk produced by mammary glands,
which in many cultures is drunk or processed into dairy products (cheese, butter, etc.). In
addition, birds and other animals lay eggs, which are often eaten

As a Sri Lankan I have adopted to Sri Lankan food style. Mostly I prefer spicy flavor.
Though Sri Lankan food has parallels to South Indian food, yet it remains distinctly its own form
of cuisine.A few things about Sri Lankan food can be said with certainty: Sri Lankans thoroughly
love spices, they love food that explodes with flavor, and many enjoy deep fried, and very tasty,
snacks. Whatever you choose to eat in Sri Lanka, your mouth is going to rejoice with happiness.
Sri Lanka, being an island with a tropical climate, coconuts and fish are two of the most
influential components of Sri Lankan cuisine. Fish is made into curries, and coconut in some
form or another, is a dominant ingredient in cooking. Rice and curry is the Sri Lankan staple,
though various kinds of bread, both roti style flatbreads and even loaves of bread, are
very common.

Foods in Sri Lanka can be hot or very mild or can be combination being very much a
question of individual preference. Sri Lankan food is unique for their Culture. Many Sinhala
food items are derived from Chena cultivation. Sri Lankan cuisine plays a vital role in the
islanders life from the most auspicious Sinhala/ Hindu New Year to normal day-to-day
practices. They make milk rice and special sweets with coconut milk, floor and Honey at cultural

festivals. It is recognized as one of the sixty- four types of art, Siu Seta kalawa. The curries
come in many verities of colors and flavors blended in Sri Lankan Hot Spices has a great
ayurvedic value when used in curries.
Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country. Buddhism considers living beings to be sacred, a belief that
has translated into widely practiced vegetarianism and veganism. Violence towards animals is
considered to translate into human aggression; hence most Buddhists will keep to the principle
of ahimsa (non-violence or harmlessness) and avoid all foods related to processes where harm
was done. Some Buddhists avoid meat and dairy products while others avoid only meat. As a
Buddhist I also dont prefer animal meat but I dont avoid dairy products. Dietary differences
linked to religion should be considered when planning a balanced diet. Because Im a very thin
person I eat only fish and sea food to balance my dietary needs But I mostly prefer vegetarian
foods. There are several types of vegetarian foods in sri Lankan style. Hence the main food item
of sri lanka is rice and curry there are several types of delicious curries which made by
vegetables and other plant items Vegetarian food in Sri Lanka is easy to find. There are plenty of
delicious vegetarian local dishes. Food in Sri Lanka is comfortingly familiar. Rice and coconut
feature heavily in Sri Lankan cuisine, just like in South India. But unlike India, they use pandan
leaves in cooking, and treat it just like curry leaves.
Here Im including some Sri Lankan food items which is my favorite.
Rice and Curry This is a staple in Sri Lanka and can find plenty of vegetarian options. I like dal
curry, jackfruit curry, snake gourd curry, potato curry, coconut milk curry scented with pandan,
pumpkin curry, beetroot curry and cashew curry with rice. If you are a vegetarian and you like
rice and curry, you will never be hungry in Sri Lanka!
Sambal Sambal is a spicy condiment made of crushed red chillies and is ubiquitous on the
island at meal time. There are many kinds of Sambal. Lunu miris sambal is made with red
chillies, onion, lemon and salt. Pol sambal is made with fresh shredded coconut and red chillies.
Katta sambal contains caramelized onions and chillies.
Hoppers I could eat Sri Lankan hoppers every meal of every day. These bowl shaped rice and
coconut milk crepes (Appa) are an iconic breakfast item. Hoppers come in many kinds such as
honey hoppers sweetened with local honey, egg hoppers, curry leaf hoppers, beet hoppers and

spinach hoppers. String hoppers (Idiappa) are steamed rice noodles nests and a Sri Lankan
breakfast favorite.
Stuffed Roti Flatbread stuffed and folded with spicy fillings (vegetarian easily available) are a
common street food. Roti is cheap, filling and a great snack.
Kotthu Roti This street food was my all time favorite. Kotthu roti means chopped roti.
Shredded rotis are mixed with vegetables and spices and stir fried. Watching street side kotthu
roti makers is fun they throw vegetables and shredded rotis on a griddle and chop them using
special flat knives, making rhythmic sounds.
Sri Lankan Chinese Yes, such a thing exists! Chinese dishes like fried rice, soups and spring
rolls are common items on restaurant menus. Chinese food in Sri Lanka is adapted to suit local
tastes and to use local ingredients like chillies. I particularly loved Sri Lankan Chinese chili paste
a sweet and hot paste made by sauteing crushed chillies, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sugar. Its
like a Chinese sambal! Some of these pastes contain shrimp, so ask first.
Tea Sri Lanka is blessed with abundant rainfall and humidity that are conducive to tea
growing. Not surprisingly, this tiny country is one of the worlds largest exporters of tea. In Sri
Lanka, you will find regular black tea, cardamom tea, ginger tea, and tea sweetened with
condensed milk.
Spices There is an abundance of spices in Sri Lanka. The countrys cooking uses numerous
spices like cinnamon, black mustard, cardamom, coriander, cumin, etc. Sri Lankan cinnamon is
especially fragrant and tasty, so make sure you bring back a packet or two when you are visiting
sri lanka. Buddhists also avoid the consumption of alcohol. So I also not using alcohol because
of both region and unhealthiness to the body.
Other than Sri Lankan food items I prefer Indian food styles also. Because they also
somewhat parallel with Sri Lankan styles. Mostly I prefer the spicy flavor in both types of foods.
Also there is another reason to my preference of Indian foods that is most Indian dishes are
vegetarian.
Although my favorite is spicy foods I like to have something sweet as dessert. Watalappan
and curd with honey is my most favorite Sri Lankan desserts.

Other than Sri Lankan desserts also I like several types of puddings, cakes, Biscuits and
salads. Also I like to eat some fruits or a fruit salad after my meals.