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Village-Style Baby Jackfruit Pickle Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Out of all the pickles, baby jackfruit pickle is a simple yet delicious recipe that many people crave. The best part is that it’s easy to make, with a straightforward process. The taste of the pickle improves as it matures. Ingredients: Baby Jackfruit – 500g Goraka – 2 pieces Salt – 1 tsp (for boiling) Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp (for boiling) Red Onions – 150g Green Chilies – 20 Kochchi Chilies – 10 Mustard Paste – 5 tbsp Chopped Ginger – 1 inch piece Chopped Garlic – 10 cloves Cinnamon Stick Pepper Powder – 2 tsp Vinegar – 8 tbsp Salt – 2 tsp Chili Powder – 1 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp Carrot – 1 Sugar – 30g Method: Prepare Baby Jackfruit: Remove the rinds of the baby jackfruit. Before starting, apply lime or lemon juice ...

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Coconut Treacle Layered Milk Rice (Imbul Kiri Bath) – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: For the Milk Rice: 2 cups short grain white rice 2 cups thick coconut milk 2 tsp salt 2 ½ cups water For the Coconut Treacle Mix: 800 g finely scraped coconut 2 cups treacle (coconut or kithul treacle) 3 cloves 2 green cardamoms Pinch of nutmeg powder Pinch of salt Method: 1. Prepare the Coconut Treacle Mix: Pour the treacle and water into a deep pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Add the scraped coconut and mix well. Add a pinch of salt, cloves, cardamoms, and nutmeg powder. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Once it thickens, remove from heat and set aside. 2. Prepare the Milk Rice: Wash the rice and place it in a medium-sized pot. Cook the rice over medium-low heat. Mix the salt with the coconut milk (use 2 cups of ...

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Seeni Sambal (Sri Lankan Sweet Onion Relish) – By Malsha – eLanka   Seeni Sambal (Sri Lankan Sweet Onion Relish) is a popular condiment in Sri Lankan cuisine. It’s sweet, spicy, and tangy, usually served with rice, hoppers, or bread. Here’s a simple recipe for Seeni Sambal: Ingredients: 500g onions (preferably red onions, thinly sliced) 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or coconut oil) 1-2 tablespoons Maldive fish flakes (optional) 2-3 dried red chilies 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 2-3 tablespoons sugar (jaggery works best) Salt to taste Curry leaves (a small handful) 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches) 3-4 cloves of garlic (sliced) 1 small piece of pandan leaf (optional) Instructions: Prepare the onions: Peel and thinly slice the onions. Set aside. Heat the oil: In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and ...

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Best Sri Lankan Pol Sambol Recipe: A Quick & Flavorful Coconut Relish – By Malsha – eLanka Pol Sambol (Coconut Sambol) is a traditional Sri Lankan side dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. “Pol” means coconut in Sinhala, and “Sambol” refers to a spiced relish. This recipe blends shredded coconut with onions, chilies, spices, lemon juice, and salt for an easy yet authentic Sri Lankan dish. Growing up in Sri Lanka, coconut grating was a family task. We used a traditional coconut scraper, and the fresh coconut was always the star of the meal. Now living abroad, I opt for frozen shredded coconut from Indian grocery stores, which works well for making Pol Sambol quickly. Pol Sambol is fast to prepare and adds a vibrant, spicy kick to your meals. It’s one of the unofficial national dishes of Sri Lanka, perfect for pairing with rice, curries, ...

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Delicious Sri Lankan wood apple juice recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Wood apple juice, also known as “Diwul Kiri” or “Velidodang Juice” in Sri Lanka, is a popular and refreshing drink made from the pulp of the wood apple fruit. The juice has a unique, tangy flavor that is both sweet and slightly sour. Here’s a simple recipe to make wood apple juice at home: Ingredients: 1 ripe wood apple 2-3 tablespoons of jaggery or sugar (adjust to taste) 1 cup of water (adjust to desired consistency) A pinch of salt (optional) Ice cubes (optional) 1/2 cup of fresh coconut milk (optional, for a creamy texture) Instructions: Prepare the Wood Apple: Wash the wood apple thoroughly to remove any dirt. Crack open the hard shell of the wood apple by tapping it with a heavy object, like a rolling pin or a hammer. Scoop out the sticky, brown pulp ...

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Tropical Rambutan Smoothie – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 3 rambutans, peeled and pitted 2 cups coconut meat 1 banana Instructions: Gather all the ingredients. Combine the rambutans, coconut meat, and banana in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass. Enjoy your refreshing tropical rambutan smoothie!   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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Jackfruit Curry – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients for Jackfruit Curry Ingredients for tempering: 3 tablespoons oil 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 medium onion, finely sliced 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon mustard seeds Ingredients for cooking the curry: 20-25 unripe jackfruit pods, cleaned and cut into desired size (including seeds if available) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (or 1 teaspoon coriander powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder as a substitute) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2-inch piece of pandan leaf 1-2 sprigs of curry leaves 1/2-1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1-inch cinnamon stick 1-2 green chilies, halved 1 1/2 cups thin coconut milk (2 teaspoons coconut milk powder in water or 1/4 cup thick coconut milk diluted with water) 1 cup thick coconut milk Salt to taste How to Clean & Prepare the Jackfruit Preparation: ...

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Sri Lankan Pittu Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 2 cups of rice flour (roasted) 1 cup of grated coconut 1 teaspoon of salt Water (as needed) For Serving: Coconut milk Curry of your choice (fish, chicken, vegetable, etc.) Instructions: Prepare the Rice Flour: Roast the rice flour in a dry pan over low heat for about 5-7 minutes until it is slightly golden and aromatic. Be careful not to burn it. Let it cool. Mix the Flour and Coconut: In a large bowl, combine the roasted rice flour, grated coconut, and salt. Add Water: Gradually sprinkle water into the mixture while mixing with your hands. The goal is to get a crumbly texture, similar to breadcrumbs. The mixture should be moist but not wet, and it should hold together when pressed between your fingers. Prepare the Steamer: You can use a traditional pittu bamboo steamer or any steamer ...

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How to Make Delicious Hoppers – By Malsha – eLanka Materials Required: 1 kg raw rice 2 cups coconut milk 1 toasted coconut 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon yeast Method: Soak the Rice: Take 2 cups of raw rice and soak them in boiling water for 4 hours. Prepare Coconut Milk: Grind the toasted coconut and extract 2 cups of coconut milk. Reserve one cup for immediate use and the other for making the hoppers. Blend the Ingredients: Drain the soaked rice and place it in a blender. Gradually add the first cup of coconut milk while blending until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of yeast to the mixture. Blend well. Fermentation: Leave the mixture to ferment overnight. Final Mixing: The next day, gradually add the second cup of coconut milk to the fermented mixture. Add only enough to reach the desired consistency. Cooking the Hoppers: ...

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Kurakkan Pudding Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients 1/4 cup of Kurakkan flour 2 cups of fresh milk 1 teaspoon of butter 3 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cashew nuts 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence Instructions Prepare the Kurakkan Mixture: Put the Kurakkan flour in a pan and add one cup of milk. Mix well to eliminate any lumps. Add sugar and salt to the mixture, stirring until fully dissolved. Strain the Mixture: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to achieve a smooth consistency. This step ensures the pudding will be soft and creamy. Return the strained mixture to the pan. Cook the Mixture: Place the pan on the stove over the lowest flame, stirring constantly. The mixture will gradually thicken. Once it starts to thicken, add the remaining cup of milk gradually, stirring continuously. Add the vanilla essence and continue ...

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