26 Aug 2013
Watalappan ( Sri Lankan Coconut & Jaggery Custard)
Watalappan/Watalappam is a coconut and jaggery custard made with coconut milk , jaggery , eggs and spices. This dessert is very popular dish in Sri Lanka ; especially during Eid festival (religious festival celebrated by Muslims). Watalappan is made in large quantities during Eid festival and shared with family and friends to celebrate.
26 Aug 2013
Tempered Potatoes(Ala Themparaduwa)
This potato dish is made very often in Sri Lankan households and it’s one of my favourites. The authentic Sri Lankan tempered potatoes are not deep fried, but tempered with a little oil. Deep frying the potatoes adds more flavour to the dish. If you prefer the authentic way you can skip the deep frying.
26 Aug 2013
Homemade Marshmallows
Homemade Marshmallows have this wonderfully sweet vanilla scented airiness that makes them perfect for eating on their own. Marshmallows use simple ingredients and are easier to make than you might think.
26 Aug 2013
Marshmallow Pudding
Marshmallow pudding can be make by using simple ingredients and are easier to make than you might think. The pudding is very delicious and your kids love to have it.
25 Aug 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
23 Aug 2013
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.
23 Aug 2013
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.
23 Aug 2013
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.
19 Aug 2013
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
06 Aug 2013
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.