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Terms in Sinhala 71-80 of 187

කංකුං(kangkung)

[Sinhala]

Chinese water spinach. Similar to spinach, but quite crunchy, and cooked in the same way.

කරාබු(karabu)

[Sinhala]

Cloves. The unopened flower buds of a tree, dried in the sun. They are very aromatic and widely used in Indian cooking.

කරාබු නැටි(karabu nati)

[Sinhala]

Cloves. The unopened flower buds of a tree, dried in the sun. They are very aromatic and widely used in Indian cooking.

කරපිංච​(karapincha)

[Sinhala]

Curry leaves

karavadu

[Sinhala]

A fish very similar to the anchovy. Sometimes used to describe dried fish. These are marine fish not longer than 20 cm (8 inches) with a greenish-blue back and silver sides.

කරවිල​(karavila)

[Sinhala]

Bitter gourd. Bitter melon.

කටු අනෝද​(katu anoda)

[Sinhala]

Soursop. A type of custard apple, about 20 cm (8 inches) long, heart-shaped with a green spiny skin. Their flavour is sharper than many custard apples and the texture is not as good so it is used for drinks and desserts.

කතුරුමුරුංග කොල​(katurumurunga kolle)

[Sinhala]

The leaves of the sesbania, a small tree which produces feathery leaves, pods and flowers. The flowers are used in curries.

කතුරුමුරුංග මල​(katurumurunga mala)

[Sinhala]

The leaves of the sesbania, a small tree which produces feathery leaves, pods and flowers. The flowers are used in curries.

කෙසෙල්(kehel)

[Sinhala]

Banana.Starchy green varieties, or plantains, are used in cooking.