Diyabath is a cold soup, traditionally consumed by the indigenous people of
Sri Lanka as a breakfast item. It is made from
rice
Rice is the seed of the grass species '' Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice) or less commonly ''Oryza glaberrima'' (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera '' Zizania'' and '' Porteresia'', both wild and domesticat ...
left overnight to ferment and then mixed with
coconut milk,
onion
An onion (''Allium cepa'' L., from Latin ''cepa'' meaning "onion"), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus ''Allium''. The shallot is a botanical variety of the onio ...
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garlic and raw chili. It is not consumed regularly due to changing lifestyle.
With a low glycaemic index and an anti-inflammatory effect, it also provides a probiotic effect similar to that of curd. It gives a feeling of satiety even with a small portion, while having a soothing effect on gastric ulcers.
This dish is called "Palan Kanji" (Old Porridge) in southern India. It is prepared a little differently from in Sri Lanka. Most Indian people do not add
coconut milk since coconut is more expensive in India. Mostly, they burn a piece of dried fish using fire (from a firewood stove) to have this rice.
See also
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Dal bhat
Dal bhat ( ne, दालभात, ur, دال بھات, bn, ডাল ভাত, gu, દાળ ભાત, mr, डाळ भात, as, দাইল ভাত ''dail bhat'' / ডালি ভাত ''dali bhat'') is a traditional meal from th ...
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Okroshka
Okróshka (russian: окро́шка) is a cold soup of Russian origin and probably originated in the Volga region.
The classic soup is a mix of mostly raw vegetables (like cucumbers, radishes and spring onions), boiled potatoes, eggs, cooked ...
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Cuisine of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its particular combinations of herbs, spices, fish, vegetables, rices, and fruits. The cuisine is highly centered around many varieties of rice, as well as coconut which is a ubiquitous plant throughout the count ...
External links
Report Fourth International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social Well-beingNewsletter SASNET Fermented FoodsLet justice be meted out to Rohana Wijeweera(Search for "''Diya bath''")
Sri Lankan rice dishes
Cold soups
Rice dishes
Sri Lankan porridges
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