Sri Lankan festive aasmi sweet treat

Aasmi – A traditional & beautiful snack enjoyed during special occasions.

  • Aasmi is a traditional Sri Lankan deep-fried sweet snack made with rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar.
  • It is typically served during special occasions such as Aluth Avurudda (Sinhalese and Tamil New Year), weddings, and birthdays. Aasmi has a crispy, crunchy texture and a sweet, slightly caramelized flavor.
  • It is a symbol of prosperity and good luck, and it is often served as a way to celebrate special occasions. Aasmi is considered a traditional snack, as it is made with natural ingredients.
Suitable for
: Vegetarian
Ingredients
: Rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom
Category
: Sweets
Place of Origin
: Sri Lanka
traditional Sri Lankan aasmi served on a plate
crispy golden aasmi snack from Sri Lanka
close up of freshly made aasmi dessert