Monthly Archive:: August 2013

Sinhala Achcharu (Sinhala Pickle)

Achcharu’ is a Sinhala term to describe a ‘mix of ingredients’ and is used to add flavour to a main meal, especially lunch. Achcharu is made in various ways in different parts of the island and varies in taste from region to region. Some favourite bases include mango, lime, onions with chilli, olives and ambarella

Kiri-Kos (Jack-fruit curry)

Jackfruit is very healthy, loaded with numerous vitamins and minerals, plus isoflavones, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. Jackfruit is only second to rice for Sri Lankans. Rice is the staple food. After that we use jackfruit in different way in our food. We have different recipes using jackfruit from its young stage, to mature jackfruit to ripen fruit.

Prawn curry

Experience the Prawn Curry recipe and enjoy the dinner meal.First of all remove the Prawns shells. First pull off the head. Then rinse the prawn in water. Remove the shell from the middle part of the prawn. Hold the exposed top end and pull the tail to remove the rest of the shell.

Fried Onion Seeni Sambol

Seeni Sambola/Seeni Sambol is a Sri Lankan dish which is sweet & spicy. It is a sweet & spicy onion fry which well goes with Sri Lankan Kiribath or Sri lankan Appa. Even Seeni Sambola is great with a slice of bread.

Buns With Seeni Sambol Onion Confit

Seeni-sambol’ is a caramelized onion relish from Sri Lanka.‘Caramelised onions’ is a bit misleading. It conjures up sweet and tangy flavours, maybe something that goes nicely with cheese. main reason for being popular is that it blends the sweet and tangy onion flavours with chili. The best seeni sambol is eye-wateringly hot. It still goes

Jalebi (Pani Walalu)

Jalebi is a hot favourite on any special occasion be it a birthday, wedding or festival. Jalebis though mostly eaten by themselves, can also be soaked in warm milk.

Rava Idli

Rava Idlis are a super fast alternative to the traditional rice/daal idlis. Since there is no soaking, grinding or fermenting involved, you can enjoy these idlis at any time without the pre-planning.

Homemade Yogurt

Homemade yogurt tastes delicious and is very refreshing. Yogurt is high in protein and calcium. It is easy to make, you only need milk and the right culture / starter.   Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups of milk 2 tablespoons of yogurt or use the dry starter you can buy   Method Boil the milk and let