HELA RASA — TRADITIONAL FOOD
Sri Lanka's Finest Traditional Flavours
Hela Rasa is a dedicated traditional food supplier, bringing the authentic and beloved flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine to your celebrations, events, and everyday moments. Our experienced culinary team prepares every item using time-honoured recipes, premium local ingredients, and generations of know-how.
We serve every occasion
Weddings
Avurudu Festivals
Corporate Events
Religious Ceremonies
Birthday Parties
Office Catering
Private Gatherings
Hotel & Resorts
Traditional Sweet Treats
Kavum (කැවුම්)
The iconic Sri Lankan New Year sweet — a deep-fried rice flour and treacle delight with a golden crust and soft, fragrant interior. A must at every Sinhala festivity.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Kokis (කොකීස්)
Delicately lacy, crispy fried biscuits made from rice flour and coconut milk, shaped using a traditional iron mold. Light, golden, and irresistibly crunchy.
CRISPY
FESTIVE
Asmi (ආස්මී)
Elegant strands of rice flour batter poured onto a griddle in intricate thread-like patterns, then sweetened with palm treacle and coconut milk for a texture.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Aluwa (අළුවා)
A beloved traditional sweet made from rice flour, sugar, and cardamom, pressed into neat diamond shapes. Soft, melt-in-the-mouth, and wonderfully fragrant.
SWEET
Konda Kavum (කොණ්ඩ කැවුම්)
A regal, stacked variation of the traditional kavum, shaped like an elegant tiered dome. Rich in treacle and coconut flavour, it stands as a centrepiece at festive tables.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Mung Kavum (මුං කැවුම්)
A lighter, nourishing variant of kavum made with green gram (mung beans), giving it a subtle earthy sweetness balanced with jaggery and spices. A healthier festive choice.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Aggala (අග්ගලා)
Rustic roasted rice flour balls sweetened with treacle and spiced with cardamom. A humble, comforting traditional sweet enjoyed at Avurudu celebrations across the island.
SWEET
Thala Guli (තල ගුලි)
Nutritious sesame seed balls bound with treacle or jaggery. Packed with natural energy and flavour, these are a traditional treat enjoyed by young and old alike.
SWEET
Rice Delicacies & Savoury
Wali Thalapa (වැලි තලප)
Traditional rice flour hoppers, prepared in a distinctive flat shape with a crispy edge and a soft inner texture. A staple for festive breakfasts and ceremonial spreads.
SAVOURY
FESTIVE
Traditional Roti & Pittu (රොටි සහ පිට්ටු)
Freshly prepared coconut flatbreads and cylindrical steamed rice-coconut pittu — traditional staples that pair perfectly with curries, sambol, and dhal.
SAVOURY
Oil Cake / Kevum (කැවුම්)
Classic golden oil cakes made with rice flour, kithul treacle, and coconut milk, fried to perfection. Slightly chewy with a deeply caramelised, nutty sweetness throughout.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Puhul Dosi (පුහුල් දෝසි)
Translucent, jewel-like preserved ash pumpkin candy cooked in sugar syrup with lime. A beautiful, sweet, and mildly flavoured traditional confection with a glassy finish.
SWEET
Specialty & Celebration Items
Bibikkan (බිබික්කන්)
A rich, dense coconut and treacle cake flavoured with ginger, cardamom, and fennel. Baked in banana leaf for a smoky aroma. A beloved traditional celebration cake.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Dodol (දොදොල්)
A luxuriously sticky, dark confection slowly cooked from kithul treacle, coconut milk, and rice flour for hours until it forms a deeply rich, complex toffee-like sweet.
SAVOURY
FESTIVE
Kalu Dodol (කළු දොදොල්)
The dark, extra-rich version of dodol, slow-cooked until almost black with concentrated kithul jaggery. Intensely flavoured, deeply traditional, and extraordinarily indulgent.
SWEET
FESTIVE
Seasonal Specials (විශේෂ ආහාර)
Rotating selection of rare traditional items including Welithalapa, Pani Walalu, Indappa, and more — crafted for specific festivals and occasions upon advance order.
