Vegan Prawn and Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice

Create your own masterpieces with vegan prawn which is a versatile seafood alternative. If you overcook this, it will become rubbery, so it can be quite challenging to cook for some. There are lots of different vegan prawn varieties available in Asian supermarkets and their ingredients differ by brand. Some are made with taro powder,…

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Spinach Chapatis

Chapati is a healthy vegan bread ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is probably the best known flatbread in India. You can enjoy chapatis with any Indian curry or stir-fried dishes. It goes equally well with vegetarian and non-vegetarian sides. It is super versatile – it can be dipped in curries or it can…

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Sweet Pongal

This is a traditional dish across India and Sri Lanka and also an essential food in most Hindu celebrations. Sweet pongal is an important part of the Thai Pongal festival. Thai Pongal is traditionally dedicated to the harvest and the sun, by farmers who depend on Mother Nature and her elements for a bountiful crop…

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Authentic Jaffna Style Dhal Curry

Dhal is an essential component in most meals in Sri Lanka, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. It goes well with rice, string hoppers, pittu, breads or thosai. Different parts of Sri Lanka have their own preparation styles for dhal. The below recipe is based on the dish commonly made in Jaffna, which is in…

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Meringue Cookies

Crunchy and sweet meringue cookies are my all-time favourite since childhood and I love to make it at home for my family. It is a fun activity to do with kids and we can customize its shape and colours as we like. It’s gluten free, nut free and lactose free and an attractive and colourful addition…

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Jaffna Style Stir-fried Beetroot

Stir-fried beetroot is a common dish in South Asian cuisine, with preparation styles and ingredients not too dissimilar across regions. It’s known as beetroot varai, beetroot varuval(mostly in Tamil Nadu), beetroot thoran (in Kerala) or beetroot mallung(in Sri Lanka). It is an easy to do dish with just a few ingredients. Preparation and cooking time:…

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Thattai Vadai

Thattai Vadai or Paruthithurai Vadai are a popular moderately spicy snack originating in Northern Sri Lanka. This recipe is believed to be originally from a village called Paruthithurai, hence the name ‘Paruthithurai Vadai’. Normally we can see this snack being served in Sri Lankan Tamil community festivals or celebrations. It’s a great crunchy snack for…

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