Sri Lankan Aurudu Sweets – Crispy Pani Walalu: Sweet Sri Lankan Delight – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 1 cup Urad dal/Undu (split matpe beans) 1⁄4 cup Rice flour 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour/bread flour 1⁄8 teaspoon salt Thick coconut milk, as needed (depends on the consistency of the mixture) For the Sugar Syrup: 2 cups Dark brown sugar 1⁄2 cup water 2 pinches salt Other: Oil for deep frying Instructions: Begin by soaking Urad dal/Undu overnight or for 8-10 hours. Drain the water used for soaking the black lentils. Grind the lentils into a smooth paste, adding a teaspoon of water at a time if needed. Mix the ground urad dal with rice flour and all-purpose flour until it forms a slightly stiff, smooth paste. Add a tablespoon of water if the mixture is too dry. Cover with plastic wrap and let it ferment for about 12 hours until tiny ...

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Celebrating the Success of eLanka Shop’s Sinhala Aluth Avurudu Rasakawili Hampers! As the curtains draw on this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, eLanka Shop takes pride in the successful culmination of our special offer: the Sinhala Aluth Avurudu Rasakawili Hampers. With joyous hearts, we reflect on the delight we brought to our cherished customers through our meticulously crafted hampers, embodying the essence of Sri Lankan tradition and culture. Our limited-time offer, which concluded on April 11, saw the delivery of two distinctively curated hampers: the Awrudu Kawili Pack Large and the Awrudu Kawili Pack Medium. Each hamper was thoughtfully assembled to encapsulate the spirit of Avurudu, ensuring that our customers experienced the authentic flavors and delights of the season. The Awrudu Kawili Pack Large, priced at AU $94.00, was a generous assortment of Avurudu essentials, including Mun Kaum, Konda Kaum, Kadju Aluwa, Wali Talapa, Kokis, Pani Walalu, Dodol, ...

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Embracing the Resurrection: Easter Celebrations in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Easter, the cornerstone of the Christian faith, is celebrated with fervor and joy in Sri Lanka, a nation known for its rich cultural tapestry and diverse religious heritage. While predominantly a Buddhist country, the small Christian community in Sri Lanka comes together during this sacred time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Against the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and verdant landscapes, Easter takes on a unique flavor in this island nation, blending ancient traditions with vibrant festivities. In Sri Lanka, Easter holds deep spiritual significance for the Christian population, which comprises mainly Roman Catholics and a smaller number of Protestants. For believers, Easter symbolizes the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and light over darkness. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week, is marked by solemn observances, including prayer services, processions, and the reenactment ...

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Authentic Sri Lankan Pani Walalu Recipe – By Nadeeka – eLanka “Pani Walalu” is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet made from deep-fried balls of batter soaked in a fragrant syrup. Here’s a recipe for making Pani Walalu: Ingredients: For the Batter: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup rice flour 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Water (as needed to make a thick batter) For the Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder A few drops of rose essence or rose water (optional) For Frying: Oil for deep frying (vegetable oil or coconut oil) Instructions: Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and mix to form a thick batter without any lumps. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter. Set aside. Make the ...

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