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    Sri Lankan Food

    Potato Curry (Ala Curry) Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes 1cup milk (Dairy or Coconut) 2 tblspns mustard 2 tblspns unroasted curry powder 1 tspns turmeric powder 1 onion 1 green pepper to taste salt pinch lemon grass Method: Boil potatoes and remove off skin. Cut potatoes into cubes. Dice onions and...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Spicy 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...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Green Banana (Plaintains) curry Green Banana curry (Plaintains) (Alukehelkan Uyala) 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...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Tin Mackerel Curry Ingredients: 1 tin 12 oz can of Jack Mackerel 2 green chilis/peppers (not bell peppers) 1 (small) onion diced 2 cloves Garlic chopped 1 Tomato diced 2 teaspoons Red Pepper powder 1 teaspoons Curry Powder 1 tin coconut milk (13 oz) to taste salt and pinch of black pepper...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Tin Mackerel Teldala (sautéd ) Ingredients: 1 tin 12 oz can of Jack Mackerel 2 green chilis/peppers sliced(not bell peppers) 2 (large) onions julienned 2 cloves Garlic chopped 3 teaspoons Crushed dried Red Pepper 1 tablespoon Lime Juice 5 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper to taste salt...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Sri Lankan Style Noodles Ingredients: 1pack Egg Noodles 1/4 lb lb grated carrots 1/4 lb French Cut Beans 1/4 lb Diced cabbage 2 eggs 1 onion 2 tomatoes 1/4 lb butter (or margarine) to taste salt Method: Thaw the beans and remove any excess water using a paper towel Add the noodles to boiling...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Fried Rice (Sri Lankan style) Ingredients: 2 cups Rice (Parboiled) 100 g Cashew 50 g Raisin 50 g Green Peas 250 g Shrimp 2 onions (diced) 2 oz Butter or margarine 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. turmeric (or preferably Spanish saffron) 2 cloves 2 pieces cinnamon 1 piece lemongrass to taste salt...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Kakuluwo Uyala - Crab 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...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Creamy Chicken and Basil Curry Ingredients: (for Green Curry Paste) 8 small fresh green chilies 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 stalks fresh lemon grass 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 3 fresh coriander roots and stems 1 table spoon water 2 teaspoons grated lime...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Prawns and Lemon Grass Curry Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1kg uncooked king prawns 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon black mustard 1/4 cider vinegar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 15g ghee 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cloves garlic...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Bonchi Theldala Bonchi Theldala - Stir Fried Beans with Onions Ingredients: 60g ghee 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 130g can corn kernels, drained 2 tablespoon peeled split mung beans 1/2 cup coconut 1 small onion chopped 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely chopped...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Tamarind Chicken And White Curry Sauce Ingredients: (Serving Size: 4) 8 Small Jalapeno -- chopped 4 New Mexico Green Chiles -- roasted 1 Teaspoon Cayenne 1/2 Cup Tamarind Pulp 1 Cup Shallots -- chopped 5 Cloves Garlic -- chopped 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Root -- chopped 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Broccoli Mallung Broccoli Mallung - Broccoli Stir Fried Salad Ingredients: (Serving Size: 4) 3 Tablespoons Butter 1 Medium Onion - finely chopped 3 Cloves Garlic - finely chopped 1/4 Cup Dried Shrimp - optional 2 Teaspoons Ground Red Chile Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin 1/2...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Prawn Curry Tomato Special Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp oil 2 onions, peeled and cut into cubes 1x1" stick cinnamon 2 bay leaves 1lb peeled prawns rinsed and drained 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1oz fresh ginger root, peeled and crushed or 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp chili powder 1 ½ tbsp...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Isso Badhuma Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil 1 onion peeled and diced 1lb peeled prawns 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 ½ tbsp curry powder 1 ½ tbsp chili powder ½ tbsp turmeric salt 1/3 pint coconut milk or water To Garnish: 1-2 green chilies, seeded and very finely chopped 2-3 sprigs of...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Mint Sambol Mint Sambol - Mint Sauce Ingredients: 30 to 40 mint leaves washed well 4 to 5 small hot green chillies 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup grated Coconut 2 Cloves Garlic 1/2 inch piece Ginger 3 red Onions Lime juice and Salt to taste Method: Grind all ingredients to a fine paste in food...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Mango 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...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Coriander Chutney Ingredients: 2 oz tamarind pods 1 small onion peeled and sliced 8-10 large sprigs of coriander leaves 1 oz fresh ginger root peeled and chopped 2 tesp cumin seeds 5-6 sprigs mint leaves 2 tbsp sugar 1-2 green chillis seeded and roughly chopped ½ tesp salt Method Soak the...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Green Chutney Ingredients: 2 oz tamarind pods 6 oz fresh or desiccated coconut 4-6 large sprigs of coriander 1-2 green chillies seeded and roughly chopped 1 oz fresh ginger root peeled 1 tesp cumin seeds 1 tesp salt 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped Method: Soak the tamarind pods in two...
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    Sri Lankan Food

    Mixed Vegetable Chutney Ingredients: 1 oz tamarind pods 2 tbsp oil 1 tesp mustard seeds 1 small onion peeled and diced 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced 1 carrot peeled and diced 2 oz sweet corn 2 lb tomatoes skinned and chopped 1 tesp salt 1 tesp chilli powder ½ tesp ground turmeric 2 oz...

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