Honestly I’m not a big fan of Beetroot. Not even a little bit . The main and only reason is, I really don’t like it’s Red colour. Though I cook beetroot for others, these won’t take part in my plate. Started to hate the colour of beetroot when I was a little girl. Though other…
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CREAMY TURMERIC POTATO aka ALA KIRI HODI
Creamy turmeric potato curry aka “ala Kiri hodi” is every Sri Lankan child’s favourite curry. One of the main toddler food but without tempering. Some people completely boiled potatoes and when the coconut milk with spices begins to bubbling they add the potatoes, some completely cooked the potatoes in coconut milk but what I learnt…
BIBIKKAN/POL CAKE
Less than a week for Christmas. What kind of sweets are you gonna prepare? Still no idea. Try this traditional BIBIKKAN recipe from our family. So easy to make and you won’t stop eating this. Get the recipe and don’t forget to make a good strong ginger infused Ceylon tea to enjoy your cake. Coconut…
SLOW COOKED PORK SHANK
what’s your favourite pork shank recipe? Mine is, those slow cooked shanks in IKEA. Yes…..!!! We both love those Swedish meatballs with gravy and slow cooked pork shank in IKEA. No doubt those are the best. whenever we were at IKEA, he was asking “when will you cook some pork shank” and “sooner” was my…
TUNA & EGG PUFF PASTRY
Savoury pastry, filled with canned tuna, hard boiled eggs, herbs and Sri lankan spices. One of the famous breakfast, teatime snack, party food idea of Sri Lankan’s and specially short-eat snack when you are busy, on the way. In Sri Lanka we got lots of pastry shops here and there. We used to eat at…
INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY
This lip smacking butter chicken curry is something you definitely need to cook. This is my simplest version of easy, classic and one pot Indian butter chicken that anyone could cook. All you need is some delicious naan or steamed rice to complete the menu. . Use skinless, boneless chicken breast to this curry and…
SRI LANKAN SPICY SAUTÉED SHRIMPS
Spicy shrimps? Who would say “No” All you need is some steamed rice and creamy dhal curry to start the Zumba in your tummy with these. Spicy sautéed shrimps are what we usually call “Isso Thel Dala/ඉස්සෝ තෙල් දාලා…. This dish always takes part in our family, when it is special. As how I always…
PORK MEAT LOAF
meat loaf/giant meatball is a consist of ground meat with some other ingredients. Here I used some ground pork, but you could easily work with any ground meat chicken/turkey/beef/lamb or anything you prefer. P O L P E T T O N E is what in Italy they call. Normally I cook the store bought…
PUMPKIN RISOTTO
Okay….. if you are a Sri Lankan, I know my topic made you wired. But have you ever tried, at least a single spoon of pumpkin risotto…? Try, I know you can’t stop yourselves falling in love with it. If you ask, what’s my favourite veggie… no doubt it’s PUMPKIN. I love pumpkin more than…
CREAMY TROUT FILLTES
Never had a recipe like this in my mind before. And the idea came after seeing the heavy cream in my refrigerator. Bought it for some Swedish meatballs, which I always used to eat when I’m at IKEA, insanely in love with it’s sauce. It’s little bit crazy if I talk about this dish, because…
CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE
Never too late to have a slice of chocolate cake. Right…? It’s almost winter here and thought it will be good to have a slice of chocolate cake with hot cup of Ceylon tea. Gone with classic simple and main ingredient. Turn out just an amazing chocolate pound cake with some melted dark…
SRI LANKAN KALU POL PORK CURRY
You Sri Lankans may heard, cooked and even tasted various styles pork curries. But I know mostly few of you are know about “kalu pol pork curry” the term kalu pol means dry roasted freshly scrapped coconut and raw rice with mustard seed, later grind it into a fine powder. That’s the main…
CUMIN RICE
You may have seen several types of rice recipes in my feed. this CUMIN RICE is originally from Indian cuisine. Cook it once, you won’t stop falling in love with it. So fragrant, delicious. All the aromas from cumin, bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon and cardamom with flavour of ghee is speechless. . 1.wash…
BROCCOLI SOUP
And this is the season of hot soups & sweaters Made this easiest broccoli soup with touch of mint and served with delicious homemade garlic bread. No cream, no milk, no butter and completely diary free. Because I love how it turns out but if you prefer you could add cream/milk/cheese. What else we…
CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI SOUP
Did I mention that this is about one pot chicken and gnocchi soup? Yes…..!!!! one more soup recipe on this fall season. Because fall is all about comfort food and nothing is comfort than a delicious bowl of soup. This one pot chicken and gnocchi soup is what actually we need. Cooked chicken around 60-70…
TOMATO TORTELLINI SOUP
Fall season has already started, just wonder how did I miss my soups? It’s a lazy day with heavy wind outside and thought of making a delicious creamy tomato tortellini soup. Soup for lunch…. yup…!!! Because need to comfort ourselves I got a well grown water spinach pot on my outside and added…
RED SOUP
Isn’t it comfort to have a bowl of red soup in this cold weather. it’s been a while since I shared my soup recipe and here me again with delicious tomato and red bell pepper soup. I used chicken broth for my soup, but if you are a vegan/vegetarian one, use some vegetable broth to…
MIXED FRIED RICE
Fried rice is not a new thing to we Sri Lankan. As we growing up eating rice and curry, we all enjoyed fried rice at least once a week. No matter its homemade or from out. Fried rice are what we all wanted on weekend or special day when we were kids. If…
FISH ROLLS
This is all about Sri Lankan party, picnic, teatime snack and sometimes also kind a breakfast, dinner idea. Canned tuna, mashed potatoes, grated carrots and all the Sri Lankan herbs and spices pack in Sri Lankan pancake/crepe. Coated with crispy breadcrumbs and deep fried. Who doesn’t love to enjoy some hot hot fish rolls with…
The Dancing kitchen 