Blog Feed: SRI LANKAN FOOD RECIPES

Thai Green Curry - Gaeng Khieow Wuan

Published on 2012-03-26 05:19:48

Fish curry is actually a protein rich recipe. Oily fish, mostly salmon (Raavas), mackerel (Bangda), King Fish (Surmai), and others., contain a lot of necessary fatty acids that enable to fight heart disease and even shield against a number of kinds of cancers. Thai Green Curry - Gaeng Khieow Wuan INGREDIENTS: > read more

Red Fish Curry

Published on 2012-01-31 23:16:32

INGREDIENTS: King Fish - 250 grams Cleaned Kodampuli - 3 or 4 Boil in water Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs Red Chilli Powder - 3 teaspoons Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek - 1/4 teaspoon Coconut Oil - 2 tablespoon Ginger - 1 1/2 inch piece Garlic - 3 cloves Salt - To taste Mustard Seeds - A Pinch DIRECTIONS: 1. Remove the skin, and cut the fish into 1 x 2 inch size rectangular pieces, clean well, drain and keep aside.2. Grind the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger, and garlic with li [..] > read more

Spicy Kerala Fish Fry

Published on 2012-01-31 23:16:24

INGREDIENTS: Fish - 1/2 Kg (pomfrets or any good fish) Red Chilli Powder - 4 heaped tea spoons Turmeric Powder -2 pinch Ginger - 1 medium piece Black Pepper - 8 to 10 Curry Leaves -4 (optional) Salt, Oi DIRECTIONS: Make cuts acoss the fish at 1 inch distance deep enough to reach the skeleton. Make a fine paste of ginger, pepper and curry leaves, mix with the powders and salt. Add few teaspoons of water to make a thick, smooth paste. Marinate the fish properly with this paste such that it [..] > read more

Chicken wings in soy sause

Published on 2012-01-31 23:16:17

INGREDIENTS: 24 chicken wings 1 c. soy sauce 3/4 c. chopped green onions with tops 1/3 c. sugar 4 tsp. salad oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger DIRECTIONS: Halve the wings and throw away the tips. Blend soy sauce, onions, sugar, oil, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Add the wings, cover and marinate for 30 minutes. Remove the wings and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in a shallow pan and baste with the sauce. Bake in 350- degree oven for 15 minutes and turn over, b [..] > read more

Chilli

Published on 2012-01-31 23:16:08

Chilli is one of the most valuable crops of India. It is grown almost throughout the country. Different varieties are grown for vegetables, spices, condiments, sauces and pickles. Chilli is also known as ‘hot pepper’ and capsicum as ‘bell pepper.’ The Portuguese brought capsicum from Brazil to India during the year 1584. Chilli is a fruit of the plants ‘capsicum annuum’ and ‘capsicum frutecens’ that come from the genus ‘capsicum,’ belonging to the family of ‘Solanaceae,’ [..] > read more

How to Eat With Hands

Published on 2012-01-31 23:15:58

Eat with your hand (Rice and Curry)It is usual and common practice to eat with hand for Sri Lankans and as well as many Asian countries. In our country we have to used to it because of type of foods. especially Rice and Curry is main dish in Sri Lanka, you will never feel the rel taste of Rice and Curry if you used to eat with spoon and Fork. You wanna real taste ? It's a must to eat with hand. The foreigner in this video shows and teaches how to use your hand to eat. It's a totally strange th [..] > read more

Sri Lankan Cloves

Published on 2012-01-31 23:15:12

Cloves can be cooked whole or ground, either because they are very powerful, they are used in a form that is used sparingly. Spice is the type of tobacco known in the coffee shop, west, occasionally, Indonesia in order to create the smoke and Europe and Asia spliff marijuana as kreteks in the local mix of hashish, is used throughout and. Clove is an important raw material of high culture in China and Japan. Bold refinery has been used used to treat toothache and a wide range of aromatherapy oils [..] > read more

Sri Lankan Spices

Published on 2012-01-20 20:36:38

Extracted from ParadiseLanka In the 16th century Ceylon, as it was then known, was discovered by Portuguese who soon began trading in cinnamon and other spices like Cardamom and Cloves. The Dutch and British followed bringing with them their own history and influences, forming a strong Western presence which created a history of food expressed with spices which can be tasted in the dishes today. Is it any wonder that the Spices which are a vital part of Sri Lankan food are used by her people wi [..] > read more

Cinnamon

Published on 2012-01-20 20:36:36

Extracted from ParadiseLanka Cinnamon Powder and sticks Cinnamon is the dried bark of various laurel trees in the cinnamomun family. Cinnamon sticks are made from long pieces of bark that are rolled, pressed and dried. True Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. It has a strong, sweet and woody fragrance. Cinnamon is used in cakes, cookies, and desserts throughout the world. It is also used in savory chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. In American cooking, Cinnamon is often paired with ap [..] > read more

Cardamom

Published on 2012-01-20 20:36:34

Extracted from ParadiseLanka Cardamom Cardamom is the seed of a tropical fruit in the ginger family known as Elettaria Cardamomum. The seeds are found in oval shaped fruit pods that are between 1/4 and 1 inch long. Cardamom has an intense, pungent, sweet flavor. A small amount of Cardamom will add a tempting flavor to coffee cake, Danish pastry, specialty breads and apple pie. Try Cardamom the Arabic way and add a little to your ground coffee before brewing, then sweeten and top with cream. > read more

Cloves

Published on 2012-01-20 20:36:30

Extracted from ParadiseLanka Dried Cloves Cloves are the rich, brown, dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium Aromaticum, an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. The name comes from the French "clou" meaning nail. Cloves have a strong, pungent aroma and tastes rather sweet. Traditionally, cloves have been used in spice cookies and cakes. > read more

Rice Badun

Published on 2010-09-04 06:49:00

IngredientsSticky RiceSalt/PepperCoarse Chili PowderCarrots gratedLeaks thinly slicedChicken gratedEgg whiteBread crumbsoilMethodCook rice in rice cooker. Take it out and let it cool down.Pan fry carrots, leaks and chicken together until they all bec > read more

Rice Badun

Published on 2010-09-04 06:49:00

IngredientsSticky Rice Salt/Pepper Coarse Chili Powder Carrots grated Leaks thinly sliced Chicken grated Egg white Bread crumbs oil Method Cook rice in rice cooker. Take it out and let it cool down. Pan fry carrots, leaks and chicken together until > read more

SESAME BALLS (THALA GULY)

Published on 2010-09-03 01:59:01

INGREDIENTS - Courtesy of Eva De Silva400g Sesame seeds400g Jaggery1-2 tsp Liquid GlucoseMETHOD: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 > read more

SESAME BALLS (THALA GULY)

Published on 2010-09-03 01:59:00

INGREDIENTS - Courtesy of Eva De Silva 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 > read more

Onion Rice

Published on 2010-08-30 06:31:01

Ingredients2 cups Basmati rice cooked (or any other type of white rice)1 large onion chopped finely2 large cloves of garlic3 green chillies chopped1 sprig curry leaves chopped3 tablespoons oilMethodHeat the oil in a pan. When heated add the onions, g > read more

Onion Rice

Published on 2010-08-30 06:31:00

Ingredients2 cups Basmati rice cooked (or any other type of white rice) 1 large onion chopped finely 2 large cloves of garlic 3 green chillies chopped 1 sprig curry leaves chopped 3 tablespoons oil Method Heat the oil in a pan. When heated add the o > read more

Carrot Bread

Published on 2010-08-26 06:29:00

Ingredient5 g Margarine/butter4 dl milk1 dl Natural yogurt50 g yeast2 tsp sugar2 tsp salt200 g grated carrots800 g flourMethodMelt the butter in a saucepan and add the milk. Pour the mixture into a big bowl and beat in the yogurt. Add the other ingre > read more

Carrot Bread

Published on 2010-08-26 06:29:00

Ingredient5 g Margarine/butter 4 dl milk 1 dl Natural yogurt 50 g yeast 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt 200 g grated carrots 800 g flour Method Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the milk. Pour the mixture into a big bowl and beat in the yogurt. Add the o > read more

Sri Lankan Red Chicken

Published on 2010-08-21 02:32:01

In Sri Lanka curries are distinguished by their colour, red, black and white. This red chicken is fiery and hot. The hotness can be reduced by substituting paprika powder for the chilli powder in the recipe.(Preparation time 10 minutes. Cooking time > read more

Sri Lankan Red Chicken

Published on 2010-08-21 02:32:00

In Sri Lanka curries are distinguished by their colour, red, black and white. This red chicken is fiery and hot. The hotness can be reduced by substituting paprika powder for the chilli powder in the recipe. (Preparation time 10 minutes. Cooking time > read more

Tripe Curry

Published on 2010-08-17 02:29:01

Ingredients750 g/1 1/2 lb tripe, preferably honeycomb tripe1 tablespoon coriander seeds2 teaspoons cumin seeds1-2 teaspoons chilli powder1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground aromatic ginger2 sprigs fresh curry leaves or 20 dried curry leav > read more

Tripe Curry

Published on 2010-08-17 02:29:00

Ingredients 750 g/1 1/2 lb tripe, preferably honeycomb tripe 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1-2 teaspoons chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground aromatic ginger 2 sprigs fresh curry leaves or 20 dried cur > read more

Smoked Spicy Chicken

Published on 2010-08-12 02:28:01

Ingredients1 chicken ( 1.5 kg )1/2 tsp salt2 tsp wine1 tsp sesame oilSpicy sauce1 star aniseed1/2 tsp brown peppercorn1/2 tsp clove1 piece cinnamon stick1 cardamom1/4 dried tangerine peel5 cups water2 tbsp sugarSmoking ingredients for chicken1/2 cup > read more

Smoked Spicy Chicken

Published on 2010-08-12 02:28:00

Ingredients 1 chicken ( 1.5 kg ) 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp wine 1 tsp sesame oil Spicy sauce 1 star aniseed 1/2 tsp brown peppercorn 1/2 tsp clove 1 piece cinnamon stick 1 cardamom 1/4 dried tangerine peel 5 cups water 2 tbsp sugar Smoking ingredients for c > read more

Pepper Crab

Published on 2010-08-07 02:26:01

Ingredients1 kg Sri Lankan Crab3 tbspn white pepper1 tspn coriander seeds1 tbspn minced garlic1 stalk spring onion ( cut into 1 inch section )1/2 tbspn cornflourSeasoning1/4 tbspn dark soy sauce1 tbspn light soy sauce1/2 tspn sesame oilDirectionsBlen > read more

Pepper Crab

Published on 2010-08-07 02:26:00

Ingredients 1 kg Sri Lankan Crab 3 tbspn white pepper 1 tspn coriander seeds 1 tbspn minced garlic 1 stalk spring onion ( cut into 1 inch section ) 1/2 tbspn cornflour Seasoning 1/4 tbspn dark soy sauce 1 tbspn light soy sauce 1/2 tspn sesame oil Di > read more

Pasta Broccoli

Published on 2010-08-06 06:26:00

IngredientsServes 4 - 5200 g shredded ham1 onion500 g broccoli1 x 500 g pasta1 table spoon of butter2 table spoons of plain flour1 1/2 cups of milk100 g grated cheese1 cup bread crumbs (fresh)Method1. In a large pot cook the broccoli, when cooked, dr > read more

Pasta Broccoli

Published on 2010-08-06 06:26:00

IngredientsServes 4 - 5 200 g shredded ham 1 onion 500 g broccoli 1 x 500 g pasta 1 table spoon of butter 2 table spoons of plain flour 1 1/2 cups of milk 100 g grated cheese 1 cup bread crumbs (fresh) Method 1. In a large pot cook the broccoli, whe > read more

Fish Curry (Hot & Spicy)

Published on 2010-08-02 02:24:01

Ingredients1lb Tuna (or Shark, Red Mullet)4 tablspn Red pepper powder2 tblspoons unroasted curry powder1tablspn black pepper4 cups water2 tablspns vinegarto taste Salt1 clove garlicDirectionsWash fish and cut into cubes. Add vinegar and salt and knea > read more

Fish Curry (Hot & Spicy)

Published on 2010-08-02 02:24:00

Ingredients 1lb Tuna (or Shark, Red Mullet) 4 tablspn Red pepper powder 2 tblspoons unroasted curry powder 1tablspn black pepper 4 cups water 2 tablspns vinegar to taste Salt 1 clove garlic DirectionsWash fish and cut into cubes. Add vinegar and sal > read more