Condiments (16 posts)

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!

Easy Nelli Chutney you can keep more than 3 months

Elli Chutney Nelli chutney is a Sri Lankan chutney made from the Nelli fruit, which is called Gooseberry in English, will provide a sweet and tangy taste to any dish. Nelli fruit has 5 distinct types of flavor when you eat it: sweet, sour, salty, tart, and bitter. If you prepare it according to this recipe, you can keep it up to 3 months. Just make sure to use a clean dry spoon each time.

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Whole Raw Papaya Achcharu - Sri Lankan Gaslabu Achcharu

Hole Raw Papaya Achcharu Traditional Raw Papaya Achcharu is a raw unripened green Papaya that is stuffed with Sri Lankan Achcharu made with Green Chilies, Shallots, Spices, and a Mustard Vinegar paste. It is made by villagers in Sri Lanka for special occasions. Villagers would cut and serve this Raw Papaya Achcharu to guests as soon as it is placed on the dining table.

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3 types of Traditional Sri Lankan Lunu Miris

 Types Of Traditional Lunu Miris If you are bored eating Kiribath, Roti, Pittu, and Cassava with the same regular Lunu Miris that everyone makes, this recipe is for you. In the olden days, Sri Lankan villagers made several different types of Lunu Miris that most people do not know about today. In this recipe, we are showing you 3 of those types which are Ihi Nala Lunu Miris, Nourishing Lunu Miris, and Green Lunu Miris.

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2 types of Polos Moju - Steamed and Fried

 Types Of Polos Moju Polos Moju is a savory pickled food made from Jackfruit. In this recipe, we prepare it 2 ways - Fried and Steamed. The fried Polo Moju can be kept for more than a month in an airtight container. The steamed Polos Moju can be kept for about a week in an airtight container.

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How to make Sinhala Achcharu Up Country Style using Raw Vegetables

Inhala Achcharu Sinhala Achcharu is a traditional condiment of pickled vegetables and it is an important food for Sri Lankan New Years. Traditionally, it was prepared 4 days ahead using raw vegetables but today many people boil the vegetables first. In this recipe, we add 2 additional ingredients to make it tastier.

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How villagers make Traditional Curry Powder in Sri Lanka

Raditional Curry Powder Traditional Curry Powder is a unique and important ingredient in cooking in Sri Lankan villages and it was made fresh weekly. Traditional Curry Powder is actually a paste (called "Pahe Guli" in Sinhala) and it comes in 3 types which are stored in a Coconut Shell (called "Pahe Pol Katta" in Sinhala).

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How to make Sri Lankan Curry Powder

Urry Powder Authentic Sri Lankan Curry Powder is one of the recipes many people have been asking me for. The secret of many tasty Sri Lankan Meals is the Curry Powder that was used. With this recipe, you are using natural ingredients and you no longer have to buy Curry Powder from the store.

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Tasty Umbalakada Sambol in 10 minutes

Aldive Fish Sambol 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.

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7 types of Sri Lankan Achcharu that are mouthwatering

 Types Of Achcharu 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.

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2 ways of making Brinjal Moju, traditional and for special occasions

Rinjal Moju And Potato Brinjal Moju Brinjal Moju is pickled mixture of eggplants, shallots, green chilies, spices, and a mustard vinegar paste that is sweet, sour, and spicy. It is perfect for Yellow Rice. We prepare this Brinjal Moju 2 ways, traditional and modern way for special occasions. For the traditional way, we add fried Sprats to make it tastier.

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