The Tamils of Sri Lanka who mainly live in the northern and eastern parts of the island have preserved some of their on distinctive ethnic breakfast. Thosai is a great favorite delicious and nutritionally perfect. The base for this lentil pancake is oorid,a back-skinned pulse of delicate flavour which is soaked and ground to a smooth batter. The batter is then allowed to rise, flavoured wih fried shallouts, curry leaves, fenugreek and cummin and cooked on a hot griddle greased with sesme oil. Thosai which resembles a tortilla, is eaten with a finely ground coconut and chilly sanbal and is a delicious and satisfying meal.
