Sri Lankan Food Recipes

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51502334162847415212011-11-27T16:03:25.037-08:00Sri Lankan Food RecipesSri Lankan Food Recipes for food lovers all arround the globe.LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-386113611462146812009-11-02T19:36:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:36:00.120-08:00DEVILLED PORK

Ingredients 1 lb Pork Crushed red chillies 1 large onions cut into 2 inch sqaure pieces 1 Bell pepper or Banana pepper crushed garlic and ginger Salt to taste Ketch up ar tomato sauce Vinegar Red chillie powder 1 tsn Sugar cooking oil MethodRemove the excess fat from the pork and cut them into small pieces and wash well. Season it with salt and red chillie powder. Heat a pan with cooking oil

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-51062981704513825732009-11-02T19:35:00.001-08:002009-11-02T19:35:24.077-08:00BAKED PORK DISH(MARINATED IN SWEET BBQ SAUCE)

Ingerdients 1 1/2 lbs. pork chops red chillie powder Black pepper powder Salt to taste 1 cup sweet BBQ sauce or any other marinating sauce Chopped garlic and ginger MethodWash the pork chops well and cut them into large pieces including the bone. Add chillie powder, black pepper powder, salt, BBQ sauce and chopped garlic and ginger and mix well.Marinate for 6 hours or overnight. Pre heat the

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-78049633485111797432009-11-02T19:34:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:34:31.428-08:00PORK WITH GRAVY

IngredientsPork 1lb (a)Ingredients Salt to taste Turmeric powder Curry Powder Chopped garlic and ginger Curry leaves and rampe 1 stick Cinnamon stick (b)Ingredients Margarine or cooking oil 1 large Oninon cut in to rings Sliced Bell pepper or green chillies Black Pepper powder Red chillie powder MethodCut the Pork into thin slices(without the fat).Add all the (a)Ingredients and sufficient

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-49554225776486905792009-11-02T19:33:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:33:25.813-08:00GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BELL PEPPER

Ingredients4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 red or green bell pepper 2 large Onions sliced into rings Soy sauce 1tspn olive oil or cooking oil red chillie powder black pepper powder Vinegar Salt to taste 1tbsn ketchup MethodCut the Chicken breasts into 1inch thick square pieces and wash well.Drain the excess water and add chillie powder,black pepper powder,vinegar,salt to taste,soy

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-67522393389588566372009-11-02T19:32:00.001-08:002009-11-02T19:32:39.829-08:00PARTY STYLE CHICKEN DISH

IngredientsChicken 1lb Unroasted curry powder Turmeric powder Chopped garlic and ginger Tamarind or vinegar 1 Cardamom and 1 stick Cinnamon 1 tbsn corn flour black pepper powder red chillie powder salt to taste Cooking oil or margarine MethodCut the whole chicken into regular size pieces without skin or you can use chicken breasts.Add turmeric powder,salt,tamarind,curry powder,spices and mix it

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-42005150633027391672009-11-02T19:31:00.001-08:002009-11-02T19:31:55.681-08:00CHICKEN BLACK PEPPER CURRY

CHICKEN BLACK PEPPER CURRYIngredients1 lb Chicken breast 1 big Onion 1 big tomato 2 Banana Peppers(Malu miris) or green bell pepper Turmeric powder Chopped 2 cloves Garlic Chopped Ginger Rampe Curry leaves 1 inch stick of cinnamon slightly crushed Black Pepper Tamarind Salt to taste A little Cooking Oil MethodSlice the half of the onion the regular way and the other half in to 2 inch size

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-46406142710591905902009-11-02T19:30:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:30:07.460-08:00SWEET POTATO (AMERICAN YAM) CURRY

Ingredients 1 lb Sweet potatoes(American Yam) sliced Onions 1 green chillie(sliced) 1 clove garlic Turmeric powder Unroasted curry powder Salt to taste Curry leaves MethodWash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into cubes.Add Turmeric powder, curry powder, curry leaves, sliced onions and green chillies.Add sufficent water and bring to a boil.When it's done add coconut milk and shake it

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-81335804735718712192009-11-02T19:29:00.001-08:002009-11-02T19:29:29.781-08:00DRUMSTICK (MURUNGA) CURRY

Ingredients 1 lb Drumsticks(Murunga) Sliced Onins 1 green chillie(sliced) 1 clove garlic Coconut milk Turmeric powder Salt to taste Unroasted curry powder 2 tbsn Masoor dhal(lentils) Curry leaves and Rampe(pander leaves) MethodWash the drumsticks well and cut them into 3inch pieces.Cook the lentils in a little water with turmeric powder and curry powder.When it's done add all the above

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-5849619801847457632009-11-02T19:28:00.002-08:002009-11-02T19:28:53.227-08:00BEET CURRY WITH CILANTRO

Ingredients 3 to 4 Beets 1/4 of a onion(sliced) 1 green chillie 1 clove chopped garlic Salt to taste Unroasted curry powder 2 sprig Cilantro(corriander leaves) Curry leaves Coconut milk MethodWash the beet well and peel it.Then cut them into very thin slices.Now add all the above ingredients except for coconut milk and add a little water and bring it to a boil.When it's done add the coconut

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-50408474314109052042009-11-02T19:28:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:28:05.514-08:00ELA BATU CURRY (THAI EGG PLANT CURRY)

Ingredients 2 lbs Thai egg plant(ela batu) 1/2 onion sliced 1 clove garlic chopped 1 tspn maldive fish 1 green chillie chopped 1 tspn turmeric powder 2 tspn unroasted curry powder Few curry leves 1 cup coconut milk MethodPlace the Thai egg plant(ela batu) in a shopping bag and seal it by tying a knot. Then tap on the batu using something heavy until they cracks. Remove from bag and discard the

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-902249032831371822009-11-02T19:27:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:27:11.263-08:00BITTERGOURD (KARAVILA) CURRY

Ingredients 1 lb Indian Bittergourd(karewila) Sliced Onions 1 green chillie 1 clove Garlic crushed Curry leaves and Rampe(pander leaves) Red chillie powder Unroasted curry powder Salt to taste Tamarind juice Cooking oil MethodWash the Bitter gourd well and cut them into small pieces. Heat a pan and add a little cooking oil and brown the sliced onions. Then chopped green chillies , garlic and

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-48252117289819340322009-11-02T19:26:00.001-08:002009-11-02T19:26:30.924-08:00MALE PICKLE

Ingredients Banana peppers(malu miris) 250 g small red onions 250 g carrots 100 g Dates 250 g Sugar 100 g Vinegar Grinded mustard powder chopped garlic and Ginger Red chillie powder 60 g 2 pickled lime 1/2 cup cubed pineapple Salt to taste MethodCut the carrots into thin stipes, Bananna peppers into regular size pieces, Onions into two(if they are big),pickled lime and Dates into thin stripes

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-15166487468151659932009-11-02T19:25:00.002-08:002009-11-02T19:25:43.514-08:00MANGO CURRY

Ingredients 2 Mangoes Sliced onions curry leaves and Rampe(pander leaves) 1-2 green chillies 1 stick Cinnamon Cooking oil for tempering turmeric powder Red chillie powder Curry powder Coconut milk Salt to taste 1 tbpn Sugar MethodWash the Mangoes well and cut them into desired pieces.Heat a pan and add a little cooking oil and temper the onions and curry leaves and Rampe.Then add turmeric

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-1868263215491468262009-11-02T19:25:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:25:04.427-08:00CABBAGE STIR-FRY

Ingredients 1 Cabbage 2 or 3 carrots chopped ginger crushed dried red chillies Cooking oil Salt to taste Vinegar 3 green chillies MethodWash the cabbage well.Shredd the cabbage or cut it very thinly and set aside.Peel the carrots and grate the carrots.Heat a large pan and add some oil. When it's hot add the cabbage and stir-fry well.When it's done add the carrots, chopped ginger, chopped green

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-52914349360405656892009-11-02T19:24:00.001-08:002009-11-02T19:24:26.996-08:00GREEN BEANS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Ingredients Green beans 1lb chopped onions chopped garlic and ginger Turmeric powder Salt to taste 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese or any other cheese MethodWash the green beans well and cut them into small pieces.Keep all the other ingredients ready.Now heat a pan with some margarine or butter.When it's heated add the onions.When it's light brown add garlic,ginger and turmeric powder.Now add

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-37411923680007714012009-11-02T19:23:00.002-08:002009-11-02T19:23:41.349-08:00EGGPLANT SALAD(WAMBATU SALAD)

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Egg plant(Brinjal) 1 bell pepper thinly sliced 1 large onion thinly sliced 1 tomato cut into cubes Tamarind juice or vinegar Red chillie powder Salt to taste Sugar to taste MethodWash the eggplant(brinjals) well and cut into 2 inch size pieces. Coat them with salt and a little turmeric powder and deep fry until egg plant is golden brown. Now cut all the above ingredients

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-89061573814797272112009-11-02T19:23:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:23:02.259-08:00POLOS (GREEN JACK FRUIT) CURRY

Ingredients 1 Green Jack fruit(2 cans of green jack fruit) Unroasted curry powder Red chillie powder Chopped green chillie Chopped garlic Sliced onions 1 stick cinnamon 1 tspn mustard seeds Curry leaves and rampe 1 cup coconut milk Salt to taste MethodPeel the skin of the jack fruit and cut it in to suitable pieces.Heat a pot(use a pressure cooker if possible) and add a little cooking

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-32781148379812404312009-11-02T19:22:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:22:18.805-08:00BANANA FLOWER STIR FRY(KESEL MUWA THEL DALA)

Ingredients 1 Banana Flower 1 large Onion 1 clove of garlic 2 green chillies 1 tbsn Maldive fish Salt to taste Crushed dried red chillie Tamarind or Vinegar MethodPeel the outer skin of the banana flower.Chop it into very small pieces.Soak it in salt water and drain well.Heat a pan and add a little cooking oil and add the chopped banana flower.Let fry for awhile.Now add sliced onions,Chopped

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-35501801793135192592009-11-02T19:20:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:20:35.100-08:00DHAL (LENTIL) CURRY

Ingredients 2 Cups Masoor Dhal Unroasted curry powder Turmeric powder Salt to taste Tempering Ingredients 1/2 of an Onion sliced 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 Sprig curry leaf Pander leaf(rampe) 2 tspn Mustard seeds 1 tspn Cumin seeds 2 or 3 dried red chillies MethodWash the Dhal well and add sufficient water.Then add unroasted curry powder and turmeric powder and cook well.When the Dhal is

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-80943410401693889002009-11-02T19:19:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:19:19.428-08:00MUSHROOM STIR-FRY

Ingredients 1 pk Button Mushrooms or any other kind 1 Onion Sliced Chopped ginger and garlic Sliced green or red bell pepper Salt to taste 1 tspn unroasted curry powder Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon crushed dried red chilli Margarine or Cooking oil 1 small Tomato MethodWash the Mushrooms well and slice them.Get all the other Ingredients ready.Heat a pan and add Margarine or 1tbsn cooking oil.Toss the

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-5434153049051186172009-11-02T19:15:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:15:48.747-08:00CASHEW CURRY WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

Ingredients Cashews(raw) 500g 1 tspn baking powder 1 tspn turmeric powder 1 tspn unroasted curry powder 2 or 3 large carrots cut into small cubes green peas 200g 1 cinnamon stick 1 onion sliced curry leaves and rampe(pander leaves) Cooking oil for tempering Salt to taste Coconut milk(thick) MethodPlace the cashews in a bowl and pour boiling water and add 1tspn baking powder and soak overnight.

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-80964397500157012342009-09-17T00:20:00.000-07:002009-09-17T00:22:48.970-07:00Sri Lanka Malu Hodhi (Fish Curry)

Ingredients : MALU HODHI (FISH CURRY 450gmFish 1tspSalt 1/4tspTurmeric 1xOnion 2xTomatoes 4xGarlic cloves 2xClove 2xCardamom 50mlOil Curry leaf sprigs 1xcg Cinnamon stick 1/4tspChile powder 1tspPaprika 1tspCoriander 1tspFennel 250mlCoconut milk 1xLime, juice of Method : Cut the fish into 8 pieces or as desired. Wash well, pat dry, sprinkle withsalt and turmeric and set on one side. Slice the

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-17063544947178679082009-09-17T00:05:00.000-07:002009-09-17T00:23:04.474-07:00Sri Lanka Hathu (Curried Mushrooms,hatu)

Ingredients : HATHU (CURRIED MUSHROOMS) 100gmMushrooms 1xBell peppers, green 1xOnion 1/2tspSalt 1tspCurry powder 1/4tspTurmeric 1/4tspChile powder 50mlOil Method : Slice the mushrooms, pepper and onion. Place in a bowl, add the salt, currypowder, turmeric and Chile powder and mix well. Heat the oil and stir fry the mushroom mixture for 10 minutes. Note - If this curry appears too dry add 60

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-616306626972205802009-09-16T23:55:00.000-07:002009-09-17T00:23:16.004-07:00Sri Lanka Milk Rice (Kiri Buth,kiri bath,kiribath)

Ingredients : KIRI BUTH (MILK RICE) 250gmRice 250ml-water 375mlCoconut milk, thick 1/2tspSalt Method : Wash the rice and place in a pan with the water. Bring to the boil and simmer until rice is soft. Add the coconut milk and the salt and mix well with a wooden spoon. Cover the pan and simmer over a low flame until the milk is absorbed. Place the rice on a shallow serving dish and flatten

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-45322109936379946792009-09-16T23:53:00.000-07:002009-09-16T23:53:16.284-07:00Sri Lanka Kadju (Curried Cashew Nuts)

Ingredients : KADJU (CURRIED CASHEW NUTS 225gmNuts, cashew 50gmOnion 1xChile, fresh 1 1/4tspCurry powder 1/2tspTurmeric 250mlCoconut milk 1/4tspChile powder 1tspSalt 1/2tspFenugreek Curry leaf sprigs 25mlOil Method : Wash the cashew nuts, then soak them in a bowl of water for a couple of hours. Chop the onion and chile. Remove the cashew nuts from the water, drain and place in a saucepan

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-89842415412830668922009-09-16T23:51:00.001-07:002009-09-16T23:51:26.770-07:00Sri Lanka Fried Chiles

Ingredients : 24xDried cayenne Or japone chiles 4tblSalt 1qtWater Oil Method : Make a brine from the salt and water. Soak the chiles for an hour in the brine. Heat a good quantity of oil. When it's very hot, deep fry the chiles until they are crisp. Drain, salt and serve. This is the simplest way to fix dried chiles. I am told it is eaten as a snack at movie theaters in Sri Lanka. Since

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-7725316852708566062009-09-16T23:49:00.000-07:002009-09-16T23:49:50.130-07:00Chicken Kharma

Ingredients : CHICKEN KHORMA 1 1/3kgChicken 175mlYogurt, Plain 1tspTurmeric 4xGarlic cloves 1xOnion 3slcGinger 5xClove 5xCardamom 40gmCoconut 25gmAlmonds 100mlOil 2xcg Cinnamon stick 25gmCoriander 1tspCumin 1tspChile powder 1tspPaprika 1tspSalt Method : Wash and joint the chicken and place in a large bowl. Mix the yoghurt,turmeric and 1 crushed clove of garlic together and pour over the

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-67874730624058694442009-09-16T23:47:00.000-07:002009-09-16T23:50:23.728-07:00Lentils Sri Lankan Style

Ingredients : 2cupred lentils 2cupthin coconut milk 1xdried red chilli, broken into pieces 2tsppounded Maldive fish 1tspground turmeric 1tblor oil 6xcurry leaves 2xmidium onions, finely sliced 5xcm (2 inch) strip pandan leaf 5xcm (2 inch) stick of cinnamon small stalk lemon grass or strip of lemon rind 1/2cupthick coconut milk salt to taste Method : Wash lentils well until water is clean.

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-1579836638231924982009-09-16T23:38:00.000-07:002009-09-16T23:38:08.026-07:00Bean Curry

1 lb (450 g) Beans, cut into pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 1-2 hot green Chilies, sliced 1 clove Garlic, crushed 5-6 Curry leaves & Rampe pieces (optional) 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds 1 tbs Raw curry powder 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1/2 Cup thick Coconut milk (or fresh milk) 1 tbs Vegetable oil Salt and Lime juice to taste METHOD :Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onions, green chilies, garlic and curry leaves.

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-43869339876389904882009-09-02T23:51:00.001-07:002009-09-02T23:51:58.899-07:00Ceylon Tea Butter Sauce (For western Foods)

Ingredients: 1 md Shallot; chopped (1 1/2 tb) 2/3 c Ceylon Tea-Infused Vinegar (see recipe) 1/4 ts Salt; (scant) 1/8 ts Ground white pepper 3 tb Heavy cream 14 tb Unsalted butter; in pieces Method: 1. Combine the shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a non aluminum saucepan and reduce over medium-high heat until almost dry. Add the cream and reduce by one third. Then, whisking constantly, whisk

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-71257429684486879362009-09-02T23:50:00.001-07:002009-09-12T22:05:44.964-07:00Spicy Onions

Ingredients: 1lb onions 1/2 cup oil 4 tspspns red pepper powder 4 tspns Small Dried Shrimp (optional) 3 tspns vinegar 2 tspns sugar to taste salt 1 clove garlic 1 green pepper pinch cinnamon (optional) 1 piece lemon grass (optional) Method: Slice onions. Dice green pepper and clove of garlic. Add onions to oil in a pan at medium heat. Allow onions to fry until light brown in color. Then add the

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-73867588324038753262009-09-02T23:49:00.002-07:002009-09-02T23:49:57.079-07:00Green Banana (Plaintains) curry

Ingredients: 2 Plaintains (the cookable variety) 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup milk (coconut or dairy) 2 tblspns unroasted curry powder 1/2 tblspn mustard 1 tspn turmeric 1 onion to taste salt 1 tspn sugar 1 tblspn lime juice (or vinegar) Method: Peel skin of banana using a knife. Cut into thin slices. Fry sliced banana in oil until a light brown color. Once banana have fried remove and place on paper

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-38097772839229551242009-09-02T23:49:00.000-07:002009-09-12T22:06:03.647-07:00Crab Curry

Ingredients: 3 md Size crabs 50 g Shallots 2 Green chillies 3 Cloves garlic 3 sl Ginger 25 g Coconut 1/2 ts Turmeric 1/2 ts Fenugreek 1/2 ts Chilli powder 2 ts Paprika 5 Cm cinnamon stick 25 g Curry powder -sprig curry leaves 50 g Coriander leaves 250 ml Thin coconut milk 250 ml Thick coconut milk -juice 1 lime 1 t Salt 2 ts Ground rice Method: Place crabs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-49305434228135407562009-09-02T23:48:00.000-07:002009-09-02T23:48:06.860-07:00Mango Chutney

Ingredients: 6 green mangoes 2 tesp salt 3-4 red chillies, roughly chopped or 2 tesp chilli powder ½ pint malt vinegar 14 oz sugar 1-1½ oz fresh ginger root peeled and chopped 4 oz mixed unsalted nuts and raising roughly chopped Method: Peel the mangoes and grate the flesh into a bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tsp of salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Grind either the chillies or mix the chilli powder

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-34081831654323004522009-09-02T23:47:00.001-07:002009-09-02T23:47:27.531-07:00Spicy Prawns with Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 Large Tomatoes - finely chopped 1 Teaspoon Cider Vinegar Salt - to taste 1 Tablespoon Ground Chili Peppers - any kind 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Large Onion - sliced 1 Pound Large Shrimp 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch 2 Tablespoons Parsley - finely chopped 4 Medium Green Chile - finely chopped Salt And Pepper - to taste Method: In medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, vinegar, salt, and

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-29236568145155582812009-09-02T23:46:00.001-07:002009-09-02T23:46:47.651-07:00Sri Lankan Vegetable Curry

Ingredients: 3 Medium Green Chiles - finely chopped 1 Medium Onion - finely chopped 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric 1 Stick Cinnamon 3 Cloves Garlic - finely chopped 1 Teaspoon Ginger - finely chopped 1 Teaspoon Lemongrass Salt - to taste 3 Cups Coconut Milk 2 Cups Water 4 Cups Vegetables - sliced Method: In soup pot, combine chiles, onion, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, 1 cup

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-4245027199677190692009-09-02T23:45:00.002-07:002009-09-02T23:45:41.134-07:00Pan Fried Prawns Sri Lankan Style

Ingredients: (For the marinade) 75g onion 2 sour limes 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 2 green chillies ground to a paste 1 orange 2 tesp cumin coriander powder 2 tesp mixed curry powder ½ tesp turmeric powder a pinch of sugar salt pepper Method: Extract orange juice sour lime juice and onion juice. Shell clean devein and wash the prawns. Drain and pat dry. mix all the ingredients for the marinade

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-27687782421024074052009-09-02T23:45:00.000-07:002009-09-02T23:45:03.870-07:00Sri Lankan Crab in Red Sauce

Ingredients: 4 crabs shelled, cleaned and well washed, cut in half with claws attached 2 tbsp Oil 4 cloves garlic crushed 6 spring onions shredded 1 inch ginger finely chopped 3 small red chillies finely cut 1 tbsp Oyster sauce 2 tbsp light Soya sauce 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped 1 tbsp sugar salt 3 tbsp tomato puree ½ cup chicken stock or water 2 tesp corn flour Method: In a large pan heat

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-72637120875747105752009-09-02T23:44:00.000-07:002009-09-02T23:44:19.010-07:00Sri Lanka Hoppers (Appa/appam)

INGREDIENTS 1 cup long grain rice or Sri Lankan white rice (if available) 1 1/2 cups wheat flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 cups milk (dairy or coconut milk) salt to taste a non stick hopper pan or a small wok with a rounded bottom 1/2 tsp of sodium bi carbonate (appa soda) METHOD Soak the rice for about 6 hours or overnight and grind in a blender with about 1 1/2 cups of water until ground to a

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INGREDIENTS * 14 oz can Tomato sauce * 1 inch piece Ginger (crushed) * 4 cloves Garlic (crushed) * 1 tbs Chili powder (for HOT chili sauce increase upto 2 tbs) * 1 cup Sugar * 1/8 cup Vinegar * Salt to taste METHOD: Mix all ingredients, stir and boil for 5-10 minutes. Taste great with Malu Paan.

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-77204951687206541272009-09-02T23:40:00.001-07:002009-09-02T23:40:36.054-07:00Godhamba Roti

INGREDIENTS: * 2 cups all purpose Flour * 1 tsp table salt * 1-2 cups warm water * Vegetable oil METHOD: - Mix the salt & flour well in a mixing bowl. - Add 3-4 tbs vegetable oil. Mix well. - Add warm water gradually while mixing the flour to form a dough that does not stick to the sides of the bowl. - Knead the dough for a few minutes until soft. - Make into four separate balls. - Slightly

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Ingredients Grinding mixture: 1tsp mustard 1 long green chili 1 clove garlic Saute mixture: 1tbp olive oil 1tsp mustart 1tsp cummin/jeera 1tsp chili pieces 1 cucumber cut into small pieces 1 cup yogurt Method Mix the blended ingredients with cucumber & yogurt. Fry the saute igredients and pour in the yogurt mixture and fry it on low flame for 5 seconds. Mix well & refrigerate until ready

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Ingredients : DATE CHUTNEY 100gmDates 3xGarlic cloves 2slcGinger 1tspMustard seeds 2xCardamom 2xClove 100gmSugar 250mlVinegar 1/2tspChile powder 2xcg Cinnamon stick 25gmSultanas 1/2tspSalt Method : Stone the dates and chop the flesh finely. Grind the garlic, ginger and mustardseeds together and crush the cardamoms and cloves. Place the sugar in a pan, pour on the vinegar and heat gently. When

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-20590667721742140302009-08-27T23:05:00.000-07:002009-08-27T23:17:16.618-07:00BIBIKKAN (COCONUT CAKE)

BIBIKKAN (COCONUT CAKE)225gmJaggery225gmCoconut50gmSemolina100gmDates1/2tspFennel1xCardamom50gmPreserves, Winter melon25gmPreserves, ginger25gmCandied peel50gmNuts, cashew1/4tspSalt1/2tspBaking powder1/4tspCinnamon, ground1xEggMethod :Grate the jaggery and coconut, dry roast the semolina and stone and chop the dates. Roast and crush the fennel and crush the cardamom. chop the winter melon

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400g Sesame seeds 400g Jaggery 1-2 tsp Liquid Glucose METHOD: Grind the Sesame seeds and the Jaggery together (the jaggery pieces should be small but not all powdery).Add one or two tsp of liquid Glucose and mix well.Form into bite size balls.

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1 1/2 cups Sugar 1 1/2 cups Milk 1 x 410g can sweetened condensed Milk 125g butter 1 cup cooked mashed Potato 1 cup finely chopped Cashew nuts 2 tbs. rose water 1 tsp. ground Cardamom METHOD: Put sugar, milk, condensed milk and butter into a large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (To test for soft-ball stage,

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-54621136772550436872009-08-25T23:02:00.002-07:002009-08-25T23:03:23.056-07:00CUTLETS (SRI LANKAN)

2 x 170 g flaked light Tuna 1 small Onion chopped 1 green Chili chopped 1 sprig curry leaves (optional) 1 piece Rampe (optional) 1 piece Cinnamon 1/2 inch Ginger root (crushed) 4 cloves Garlic (crushed) 2 tbs Vegetable oil Salt, Pepper and Cardamom powder (optional) to taste. 4 medium Potatoes boiled, skinned and cut into pieces. THE COATING Two Eggs (beaten) Toasted bread crumbs

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2 lbs Rice flour 4 cups thick Coconut milk 4 cups Kithul or Coconut trealce 2 tsp Salt METHOD : In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt thoroughly. Add a little coconut milk to the flour and mix until the flour forms into small balls like beads. Do not add water. Cover and steam the flour beads for abourt 30 minutes or until cooked. Remove from the steamer and separate the flour beads and

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-13628786874712616802009-08-25T22:59:00.000-07:002009-08-25T23:02:00.047-07:00RULAN ALUWA

1 lb Semolina (Wheatlets) 2 lbs Sugar 1/2 tsp powdered Cardamom 1/4 tsp powdered Cloves 50 Raw Cashews, chopped METHOD : Roast the Semolina and set aside. Prepare a cutting board by sprinkling some roasted semlina and have it ready. In a saucepan add 1 cup of water to the sugar and heat. When the syrup thickens and starts to form a crust like layer on the sides of the saucepan, add

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-76210020169873594742009-08-25T21:57:00.001-07:002009-08-25T21:57:52.322-07:00CASHEW CURRY

1 medium Onion sliced 1 hot green pepper sliced 4-6 curry leaves 2 pieces rampe 2 cloves garlic 2 tsps Raw curry powder (see recipe for raw curry powder ) 1/8 tsp. Turmeric powder 1/8 tsp. finely ground, dry mustard 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp medium tomato (cut into pieces) or 1/4 cup canned tomatoes 1 tsp Maldive fish (optional) 1 cup water 2 cups thick Coconut milk METHOD: Take

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2 lbs Fish (Halibet, Salmon or Tuna) 10-15 pieces Goraka 1 1/2 tbs Salt 1 1/2 tbs ground black Pepper 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 1 sprig Curry Leaves 1-2 pieces Rampe 2 pieces Cinnamon 2 cloves Garlic (crushed) 1/2 tsp roasted Curry powder 1 cup water METHOD: Wash and cut the fish into 15-20 pieces. Place the goraka pieces in a saucsepan, add a little water to cover and simmer for

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3 Cups all purpose flour 1 Cup Scraped Coconut (or desiccated Coconut) 1 tbs Margarine 1 tsp Salt Warm water as required METHOD: Mix together flour and salt. Using pastry blender or fingertips, add margarine into flour until coarse crumbs form. Add the coconut and mix thoroughly. Add warm water gradually and keep mixing until a smooth dough forms. Divide dough into 4-5 equal size balls. On a

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-33263725888360376082009-08-25T21:55:00.001-07:002009-08-25T21:55:43.503-07:00PINEAPPLE CURRY

1 can (19 oz) Pineapple tit-bits (drained: keep the drained juice separately) or 1 small pineapple cut into bite size pieces. 1 small onion sliced 1-2 hot green peppers sliced 1 tsp. Maldive fish pieces 1-2 tsp. raw curry powder 1/4 turmeric 1/2 tsp. ground black mustard 1-2 inch piece cinnamon few curry leaves and rampe 2 large cloves of garlic and 1/2 ginger root crushed 1/4 cup

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-33734264204096139432009-08-25T21:54:00.002-07:002009-08-25T21:55:08.920-07:00TOONA CURRY

1 tin Tuna (drained) 1 small Onion 1 small Tomato 1 small Green Chili 3 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil 1 tbs. Chili Powder (adjust to taste) ½ tsp. Salt (adjust to taste) 1 tsp. Sugar 1 tbs. Lemon juice METHOD: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the Tuna carefully without getting it spattered. Add the chili powder, salt and mix well. Stir the tuna regularly until well fried (aprx. 5 min.) Add

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-26077749485857619142009-08-25T21:54:00.001-07:002009-08-25T21:54:36.342-07:00SEENI SUMBOL

5 large Onoins peeled and finely chopped 1/4 cup Maldive Fish 1 1/2 inch Ginger root (crushed) 8 cloves garlic (crushed) 3 tbs crushed red Chilies 5-6 cardamoms 3-4 cloves 1 small sprig Curry leaves 1-2 pieces Rampe 1 piece Sera 1 piece Cinnamon Salt to taste 1 tsp Tamarind paste 2 tbs Sugar 4-6 tbs Vegetable oil METHOD: Mix the first 12 ingredients well. Heat the oil in a

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4 ozs Maldive fish 1 lb Egg plant 1/2 lb Capsicums 1 oz Ginger 1/4 cup Mustard 1/2 Bottle Coconut oil 1/4 Bot. vinegar 1 oz Dry chilies 2 ozs Pepper 1 tsp Cummin 1 tsp Coriander 2-3 Pieces Cinnamon 1 1/4 lb Sugar METHOD: Grind the mustard with a little vinegar and salt. Grind chilies, Cummin, pepper and coriander in salt and vinegar + mustard. Wash the egg plant,

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1 Small Onion sliced 3 tablespoonfuls of red chili powder 1 tbs. crushed Maldive fish Salt to taste Lime juice (one lime) METHOD: Mix the sliced onion, chili powder, salt and Maldive fish. Add lime juice and mix thoroughly. Serve with Indhi Appa (String Hoppers) and curry.

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4 Godhamba Roti cut into stripes of approx. 2" x 1/2" (inches) 2 cups of Curried meat (beef, lamb or chicken) : Follow recipe for beef curry but make it dry without too much gravy. If using chicken, use chicken breast cubes without bones. 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 onion sliced 1-2 green peppers sliced 1 cup cubed tomatoes 4-5 curry leaves 1 inch piece Rampe (optional) 3-4 tbs.

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10 Eggs 2 ½ Cups thick Coconut milk 1 lb Jaggery Pinch of Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Salt ½ tsp Cardamom METHOD: Beat the eggs well. Grate the jaggery and mix with the egg batter. Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Pour the mix into a greased bowl. Cover with oil paper & steam for 1 1/4 hrs. Let it cool in the container before serving. Sprinkle some chopped cashews for

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-67028822929151643202009-08-25T21:50:00.000-07:002009-08-25T21:51:21.841-07:00Coconut Sumbol

2 cups scraped, fresh coconut or desiccated coconut (add 1/4 cup of warm water and mix well to moisten the desiccated coconut).2 small pearl onions or shallots, sliced. 1 small green chile, sliced. 1 clove garlic, sliced. 1-2 tsp Hot red chili powder. 1 tsp Salt. 1-2 tsp Maldive fish (optional). 1 medium lime. METHOD: Grind or chop all ingredients except coconut, in a grinder or chopper (a

LANKA CHEFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466738044368523395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5150233416284741521.post-22761227131135469002009-08-25T21:49:00.000-07:002009-08-25T21:50:29.889-07:00Egg Hoppers

2 cups white long grain Rice 3/4 cup THICK Coconut milk or Evaporated milk 1 tbs Cooked white Rice 1 tsp dry Yeast 1/2 tsp Sugar 2 tbs lucke warm water 1-2 cups THIN Coconut milk or diluted Evap. milk Eggs METHOD: Soak rice in water overnight (or until soft). Add yeast and sugar into luke warm water and set aside. Drain water from cooked rice. Blend the soaked rice, milk and

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INGRADIENTS :1 1/2 lbs. Rice flour 4 cups Coconut Treacle (available in Sri Lankan Grocery Stores) 25 raw Cashews chopped METHOD:Boil the treacle in a saucepan. Add the rice flour and Cashews. Stir until all three are mixed well. When the mixture thickens transfer on to a well floured board, spread and form into a 1 inch thick block. Cut into pieces of any shape you prefer.

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