Lavariya
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Alternative namesSweet stuffed string hoppers
TypeBreakfast, Afternoon tea
Region or stateSri Lanka
Associated cuisineSri Lankan cuisine
| Alternative names | Sweet stuffed string hoppers |
|---|---|
| Type | Breakfast, Afternoon tea |
| Region or state | Sri Lanka |
| Associated cuisine | Sri Lankan cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, grated coconut, jaggery |
| Ingredients generally used | Moong dal, Cardamom powder |
Lavariya (Sinhala: ලැවරියා) is a popular traditional Sri Lankan sweet dumpling.[1] It is essentially caramelised coconut wrapped in a string hopper (Idiyappam).[2] It is usually served at breakfast or in the afternoon with tea and bananas.[3]
