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Anuradhapura: Traditional Milk Rice Cooking Class

New2 hFree cancellationBy Anuththara Gimhani Ilangathilaka
Anuradhapura: Traditional Milk Rice Cooking Class

About this activity

Our cooking experience blends the rich flavors of Sri Lanka with the charm of village life. You’ll cook in a traditional clay kitchen under a coconut-leaf roof, using age-old tools like the miris gala (stone grinder), hiramanaya (coconut scraper), and wood-fired stove. Every dish is infused with the smoky aroma of firewood and the freshness of hand-prepared ingredients. From creamy kiribath paired with spicy lunu miris, to festive sweets like kokis and konda keum, each bite carries the taste of tradition, celebration, and home. More than a meal, it’s an edible journey into Sri Lanka’s cultural soul.

What's included

  • ✓Kokis
  • ✓Scrape Coconut with a Hiramanaya Try a fun kitchen skill that every Sri Lankan home cook knows! It’s easy to learn and very satisfying.
  • ✓Konda Keum
  • ✓Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan meal featuring creamy milk rice (kiribath) served with spicy katta sambol and lunu miris, followed by freshly made festive sweets. End your experience + Ceylon tea.
  • ✓Peni Walalu
  • ✓Cook on a Wood-Fired Stove Make your meal over a firewood stove, just like our grandmothers did. The smoky flavor makes it extra tasty!
  • ✓Miris Gala (Grinding Stone): Experience the meditative art of grinding spices, unlocking bold flavors the traditional way.
  • ✓Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan meal featuring creamy milk rice (kiribath) served with spicy katta sambol and lunu miris, followed by freshly made festive sweets. End your experience + Ceylon tea.
  • ✓Asmi

Meeting and pickup

  • If you have trouble locating our place, please don't hesitate to reach us.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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