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!
Maldive Fish Sambol is a mouthwatering condiment made from dried Fish (Umbalakada)
that is perfect for Yellow Rice, Kiri Bath (Milk Rice),
and Roast Paan (Sri Lankan Roast Bread). This Maldive Fish Sambol can be kept for up to 3 months
in an airtight container, just be sure to use a clean dry spoon.
Seenakku is a traditional sweet made from Rice Flour and Jaggery. Seenaku is more than 60 years old in Sri
Lankan history and it originated from Malaysia. It is the same as Wandu Appa but the difference is that we
do not use Kanda Leaves. Seenakku is very filling and makes a perfect afternoon teatime snack.
Rulan Aluwa is a semi-soft sweet made
from Semolina Flour that is popular for Christmas and New Years time. The meaning of Aluwa
is that it is a mixture of Flour, Sugar Syrup, and Cashews.
You can keep these Rulan Aluwa for 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
Pasthela is a pastry containing a meat or vegetable filling. The idea of Pasthela is
using pastry dough and it has many types such as flaky pastries, fried pastries, or pies.
This
is not to be confused with Vegetable Roti which has a different type of dough and texture.
Pasthela makes a great light breakfast or a perfect afternoon teatime snack.
Sri Lankan Bombai Motai (also known as Seeni Pol Kohu) is a traditional sweet
that is similar to the popular Indian sweet Soan Papdi. It is made from
a Sugar syrup and Flour mixture.
Wali Thalapa is a traditional sweet that is made from Rice Flour and a
Sugar syrup. Wali Thalapa is incorrectly called Sau Dodol which has different ingredients
and texture (Wali Thalapa has a more grainy texture). It is very simple to prepare in half an hour
with only 3 main ingredients and is great for afternoon with a ginger tea.
Achcharu is a traditionally pickled vegetable or fruit condiment that accompanies most meals in Sri Lanka. It is
often sweet, sour, and spicy. There are many types of Achcharu and in this recipe, we are making 7 types of Achcharu.
Thala Guli (also known as Thala Bola) is a popular sweet made from Sesame Seeds and Sugar syrup.
In this recipe, we also make Thala Toffee by also adding some grated Coconut. Thala Guli or Thala Toffee
are perfect for afternoon teatime.
Pani Walalu, also known as Undu Walalu, is a traditional sweet from the Kandy region of Sri Lanka
and it is made from Ulundu Flour. Pani Walalu is shaped into multiple rings and is covered
with a sweet syrup. In this recipe, we solve the problem that most people have when making Pani Walalu
which is the sweet syrup not being absorbed properly.
Gal Banis are similar to scones which is a sweet hard bun or biscuit that is perfect for afternoon teatime.
In this recipe, we're making Chocolate Gal Banis 2 ways, in an oven and on the stove.