Sri Lankan cuisine is a unique gastronomical experience that is filled with sweetness and spice. I show you how to make these traditional and authentic Sri Lankan recipes and with video instructions. Be sure to see my YouTube Channel for more!
Pani Puri is a crispy puffed flatbread
that is stuffed with condiments like Potato Masala, Tamarind Chutney, and Mint Water
and then eaten in one bite. It is a popular street food snack originating from India.
Pani Puri is also known as Gol Gappa.
Kiriwadani is a traditional pancake similar to Appam that is made from Rice Flour. Our ancestors ate Kiriwadani as a
breakfast meal for strength. When they ate it, they would trickle honey on top of the Kiriwadani
and then add a scoop of curd to the middle.
Rulan Toffee is a popular sweet for Christmas time made from Semolina Flour. It requires only
a few ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes. This recipe yields 25 pieces of Rulan Toffee. If you follow this
recipe, you can keep it in an airtight container for up to a month.
Boondi Laddo is a soft melt in your mouth sweet made from Gram Flour that is very simple to make
requiring only a few ingredients. It is a very popular sweet in India. In this recipe, we're adding
the natural color by using Turmeric Powder.
Ada is a traditional sweet from old times that is popular in coastal areas of Sri Lanka. For
original Ada, there is no need to add any rising agents other than baking soda and yeast. This recipe
is very simple to make and is perfect for afternoon teatime.
Dohoi is type of dosa made from Ulundu Flour that was quite popular in Sri Lanka in the past although most
people do not know about it today. Using this recipe, we can make about 15 Dohoi. In this recipe,
we also make a Spicy Fish Curry to go with the Dohoi.
Muruthan Batha is a dish prepared daily by the Kapu Mahaththaya for Puja (worship) in the main temples
of Sri Lanka such as Kataragama and Nawagamuwa. For Puja, all the ingredients for this dish must be
clean. The preparation for this dish varies depending on the region and it is similar to the dish Pongal.
Pol Kottan, also called Pol Kotta, is a sweet steamed rice cake topped with a syrup and
is made from Rice Flour.
Our great grandparents would eat Pol Kottan, while it was still piping hot, for breakfast and
afternoon teatime. Pol Kottan is very simple to make in 20 minutes and only requires a few basic ingredients.
Ring Murukku is a spicy crispy snack that is savoury and perfect for teatime.
In this recipe, we are making it 2 ways: the traditional way and using All Purpose Flour.
These Ring Murukku are very simple to make and are double fried so it has a great crunch.
Aloo Paratha is a flat bread (like a roti) stuffed with a Potato filling and it originates from
Northern India. It is traditionally eaten for breakfast because it is very filling
and is quick to made in only 15 minutes. This is perfect with a Chicken Curry.