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!
Asmi is a traditional sweetmeat that is made from Rice Flour and
is served for New Years and special occasions. Asmi is quite difficult to get right
because it often breaks apart while trying to fry it. We will show you how to fix that
and make Asmi correctly using the traditional method.
Wandu Appa is a traditional sweetmeat made from Rice Flour that is similar to Pusnambu. It is a
great afternoon teatime snack with a Ginger tea. In this recipe, we also
show you a shortcut of making Wandu Appa without letting the batter ferment overnight.
Madu Kavum is a traditional sweetmeat that is made from Cycad Flour and is very easy to make in only
half an hour.
Cycad Flour is made from the Cycad Seeds which are available only once a year from the Cycad plant.
Modagam (also known as Kozhukkattai and Modak) is a popular teatime sweet
in both India and Sri Lanka that is made
from Rice Flour. In India,
it is given as a pūjā for Ganesh Chathurthi meanwhile in Sri Lanka, it is given for Almsgiving.
Handi Kavum is a special variety of Kavum where the batter is mixed by using your hands only and then
the batter is deep fried using only a ladle. It is traditionally made for Almsgiving and is made from
Rice Flour. This recipe will yield about 20 Handi Kavum.
Musket (also spelled as Muscat) is a popular sweet in Sri Lanka but many do not know about Rulan Musket which
is made from Semolina Flour. In this recipe, we are using Ghee for the Oil and Turmeric for coloring which improves
the taste and texture of the Musket.
Alu Eluvang is a traditional Sri Lankan Pancake from past times that many people do not know about. The way you prepare
Alu Eluvang is quite different from the modern Sri Lankan Pancake.
In the olden days, this was a popular sweet for teatime.
Idiyappam Dodol is a traditional sweet
made from String Hoppers and was popular in past times.
This is a great recipe to try if you have leftover String Hoppers.
You can keep these Idiyappam Dodol for about a month in a dry airtight container in the refrigerator.
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.