Sri Lankan Fish Curry
Asian-style chutneys such as mango, lime, aubergine or tamarind to serve 1. For the Sri Lankan curry powder, simply grind everything together in a spice grinder into a fine powder. Store in a screw top jar. 2. Rinse the fish steaks under cold ... [... more]
BBC |
V. V. Ganeshananthan
In this globe-scattered Sri Lankan family, we speak of only two kinds of marriage. The first is the Arranged Marriage. The second is the Love Marriage. In reality, there is a whole spectrum in between, but most of us spend years running away from ... [... more]
Random House |
Kadju Badun (Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews)
I love the peppy-salty seasoning on this wonderful snack or party nibble, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that fried cashews are not greasy at all. I don't know if this is authentic to the recipe, but I also like to let the finished nuts ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Sri Lankan Curry Powder (Simple Version)
A simple yet tasty curry powder for you to make at home. I used to live in Sri Lanka and I use this mix often. In a heavy pan dry roast the first seven spices, stirring from time to time, to prevent burning. Allow to cool. Grind the spices with ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Sri Lankan Eggplant (Aubergine) Curry
Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables. This mouthwatering spicy dish is served in Sri Lanka on special occasions such as weddings. So good is it that I would happily eat it every day of the week if not for the high oil content. Definitely ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Sri Lankan Ala Badun (Potatoes and Onions)
This is a simple and straightforward recipe. It is non the less authentic. Serve with curry and boiled rice. For a real taste of Ceylon put some chutney and poppads on the table also some sliced bananas in lime juice. Wonderful. In a bowl mix the ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Sri Lankan Yellow Rice (Kaha Bath)
Taken from a Charmaine Solomon recipe (The Complete Asian Cookbook) Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and fry until it begins to turn golden brown. Add cloves, peppercorns,cardamom pods, turmeric, salt, curry leaves and lemon grass. Add ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
White Potato Curry (Sri Lankan recipe)
Heat oil, brown onion and garlic. Add spices and tomato. Fry for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and water, boil, add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. 6 medium potatoes, boiled, cooled and chopped 1 t. crushed red pepper 1 tomato, ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Seeni Sambal (Sri Lankan onions in coconut milk)
Halve the onions lengthwise and then slice them thin, again lengthwise. Add the sliced onions and fry, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to turn brown. In a large saucepan (if the dutch oven above isn't too brown at the bottom you can ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Sri Lankan Curry Powder
I am a Sri Lankan and I love cooking. This is my curry powder recipe that I got from my mother. I use this for all the curries. In a dry frying pan, over low heat, roast each ingredient separately till light-medium brown. Stir ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Mary Anne Mohanraj
Mary Anne Mohanraj teaches fiction at Vermont College and Roosevelt University. She is the author of two collections of literary writings, Silence and the Word and Torn Shapes of Desire, a Sri Lankan cookbook, A Taste of Serendib, and was the ... [... more]
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