Serendip: My Sri Lankan Kitchen
Sri Lankan egg curry
I love a good egg curry, and this one hits the spot. It is very simple to make and takes minimal time. The curry is beautiful, mild,...
Sri Lankan beetroot curry
Beets are a very overlooked root vegetable, taken for granted and ignored mostly. I, however, love beets, their colour and flavour. In...
Sri Lankan curried ladies fingers (okra)
Okra is one of those vegetables that folks either love or hate. Growing up in India, it was part of our daily cuisine, so we all love it...
Devilled cashew nuts
"Devilled" comes from the late 18th century and usually refers to foods cooked with spicy ingredients, mostly chillies or mustard. The...
Sri Lankan pineapple curry
I do not often cook Sri Lankan recipes, but it is one of my favourite cuisines. I love the unique blend of herbs, lemongrass, and...
Sri Lankan snake bean curry - with coconut-pandanus rice
Snake beans, also called yard-long or long beans, originated in Asia and are used in many Asian cuisines. These beans are now being seen...
Sri Lankan cucumber curry
The hot island weather calls for dishes that cool the soul. Cucumbers, because of their high water and mineral content, are naturally...
Sri Lankan cashew nut curry
Cashew nuts are among my favourite; I love the sweet and creamy flavour, especially if roasted. Cashew nuts are grown in both Sri Lanka...
White seafood curry - with coconut-pandanus rice
Sri Lankan food includes curries, sambals, and a host of other dishes unique to this beautiful island. In recent years, we have seen the...