Rice and curry is a popular dish in Sri Lanka, as well as in the Indian
subcontinent. Rice and curry dinner comprises the following: A large
bowl of rice, most often boiled, but frequently fried. The curry uses
chili peppers, cardamom, cumin, coriander and other spices. It has a
distinctive taste. The Southern cuisines use ingredients like dried fish
which are local to the area. The spicier preparations are believed to be
among the world's hottest in terms of chili content.