Set amidst the quaint and friendly neighborhood of Ella, lies a garden that is perfumed by the sweet and refreshing fragrances of spices. The Ella spice garden as so it is called is home to a plethora of Sri Lankan herbs and spices that is widely used for the country’s unique yet flavourful cuisine.
The garden is part of an accommodation option in the region but you could visit here even though you have not planned your stay at the property. It features a vibrant array of spices which include, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin, which are usually dried, toasted, and used in making various Sri Lankan delicacies. Some of these spices are solely used for the aroma and some are used for the distinctive flavour they produced when combined with different other ingredients
Most of these are grown in households and many have their unique blend of these spices ground to a powder. The garden also has a variety of fresh herbs such as oregano, basil, cilantro, and many others which are exclusively used in making western food items. While you are out and about exploring the gardens, a member of the property will also explain to you about the spices and its uses. In addition to the tour of the garden, if you wish to explore more and experience the true authenticity of Sri Lankan cuisine, you could also opt-in for a cooking class at the property. During this experience, you will get to know the true purpose of these amazing spices and you will be enlightened on how you could use them when preparing various dishes
Once you know about these amazing ingredients, you could also buy some of the dried variants of the spices to take them back home – where you could use it to impress your delegates and visitors by preparing authentic Sri Lankan dishes all by yourself.
