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From ancient times other cultures have been in contact with Sri Lanka to obtain the spices that grow there. The best cinnamon, cloves and other spices are indigenous to Sri Lanka. People arrived to ...

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Finely chop the Kehel Muwa and soak it in salt water. Add a bit of turmeric powder and mix. Heat the oil in a pan, and add the onions and curry leaves. When partially fried, reduce the heat. Add the ...

Nagadipa or Naka-diva was the ancient name of the Jaffna peninsula. It is first mentioned in the Pali chronicles of Ceylon in connection with the story of the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka in the ...

In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk and red curry paste. Bring to a low boil and let simmer for five minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir, let simmer for 5 more minutes.

Mix the three kinds of flour together, with a pinch of salt and set aside. Toss calamari rings in flour mixture shake to remove the excess flour. Drop into hot oil and fry till cook through and crispy ...

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Fry the garlic and the onion in oil, until the onion is tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the rice is fluffy.

Boil the cream, sugar, lemongrass chopped and ginger chopped. Then romovefrom fire and strain. Add the egg york and mix well. Put the ceremic mould and bake in oven until set. 150'C and 2o min. Allow ...

If you have over-ripe bananas that you don't know what to do with, here is a quick yummy dessert that you can make. Peel and slice the bananas. Coarsely chop the peanut brittle. Melt sugar on a heavy ...

Shred the gotu-kola finely. Chop the green chillie and onions finely. Mix all the ingredients and add lime juice and salt to taste. Serve immediately. * If fresh coconut is not available, you can use ...