Okra is quite the interesting vegetable – It is known for it’s sticky/slimy texture once cooked, which is what turns many children off from trying it. However, I absolutely love Sri-Lankan style okra curry made with deep-fried okras tossed in a tomato-based gravy. Once the okras are deep-fried, there is no slimy texture and it tastes absolutely divine. It is Read More …
Fish, a staple in most Sri-Lankan households, is often made into a spicy curry, yellow curry, or deep-fried. Fish is also used in addition to potatoes and other spices to make fillings for savoury snacks or appetizers such as cutlets, rolls, and patties. Sri-lankans tend to deep-fry a lot of their foods and although I love Sri-Lankan cuisine I definitely cannot justify using so much oil. I avoid deep-frying as a Read More …
Chicken curry is a popular dish that is made often in the homes of Sri-Lankans. The curry is not only known for its heat and flavours, but also for the unbelievable aroma that arises during the process of cooking. The curry is very versatile in that it can be eaten and is eaten with anything from plain rice and bread to fancier dishes such as biryani. Truth Read More …
Crab curry is definitely a famous Sri-Lankan dish that is high in spice and flavour. This dish normally takes a bit of preparation time as traditionally it is made with fresh crabs. Since my husband loves crab curry I knew I had to learn to make this dish but did not want to buy live crabs and kill and clean Read More …
Red Lentil Curry affectionately known as parippu amongst Tamils, is a simple dish that accompanies vegetarian meals and sometimes non-vegetarian ones as well. The preparation of this infamous comfort food varies from home to home although the main ingredient remains the same. My mom tempers dried red chillies along with onions and spices in her version and I use fresh green chillies in mine. Regardless of how it is prepared, Read More …
