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!
Elawalu Roti is a short eats containing a spicy filling of onions, carrots, cabbage, leaks, and potatoes.
This recipe is very simple to prepare with a few basic ingredients and it only takes 10 minutes.
Bakini Kavum is a sweet Kavum that is covered in Sago and then fried which makes it look like the
Bakini Flower. In this recipe, we're showing you 2 ways of making this Bakini: the traditional way and
my Mom's special version which she likes to call Pani Pol Bakini because it contains a sweet Coconut filling.
These warm moist Chocolate Brownies are easy to prepare in only 10 minutes. This is great when you want
a gooey Chocolatey snack and it is perfect for afternoon teatime. You don't need to use a hand mixer to make these.
Kidu Rice is a popular Rice Dish that is made in a special way by placing the Rice
and all of the side dishes that accompany it on top of a Banana Leaf
which is placed inside a cooked Areca Leaf.
The side dishes would be placed around the Rice in the Banana Leaf.
Bulto is a sweet and chewy toffee
that was very popular during the 1960s and 1970s. It had a famous jingle when it was shown on TV.
This toffee is hard at first and becomes chewier and stickier as you keep chewing it.
Sri Lankans love Kalu Pol Curry and today we're making a special version using Kos Ata (Jackfruit Seeds).
This Spicy Roasted Coconut Jackfruit Seeds Curry is delicious and great for vegetarians and vegans.
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.
What if you combine Samosas and Rolls? You get Samosa Rolls of course. These Crispy Samosa Potato Rolls
are vegetarian and perfect for teatime.
It has a delicious Potato filling so if you like Samosas, you will like this.
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.
Athirasa Kawum is a sweetmeat (an Oil Cake) made from Rice Flour that is popular for Sri Lankan New Year.
The reason it is called Athirasa is because
you get the shape and tastyness from making it using your hands.
We will make Athirasa Kawum that is soft and moist without hardening or breaking apart while frying.