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Authentic Sri Lankan Pittu Recipe: A Culinary Adventure Introduction: Embark on a culinary journey to the exotic island of Sri Lanka with this authentic pittu recipe. Pittu, a traditional Sri Lankan dish, is a steamed cylinder of ground rice and coconut, often served with savory accompaniments like curries, sambols, or even with a touch of sweetness. Its unique texture and flavors make it a staple in Sri Lankan households and a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. Follow this step-by-step guide to recreate the taste of Sri Lanka in your own kitchen. Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or desiccated) Water, as needed Salt, to taste Instructions: Prepare the Rice Flour Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and grated coconut. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Gradually add water while mixing until the mixture reaches a crumbly texture. The consistency ...

Apr 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged pittu, Pittu Recipe, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan foods, Sri Lankan Pittu Recipe, traditional Sri Lankan dish

Where Does Sri Lankan Food Come From? – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – August 2023 The Sri Lankan diaspora is famous for its food. We often congregate around food and it is an important part of the Sri Lankan identity. So, this month we decided to briefly summarise the origins of some Lankan foods we all cherish. According to academics and chefs, the community whose culinary impact on Sri Lanka was most pronounced were the Portuguese community of Sri Lanka. Portuguese nuns immensely contributed to cooking by introducing the holy trinity of oil, onions and garlic and the “themperaadu” technique, which precedes the cooking of many dishes. Cutlets, empanadas, viticulture, the use of vinegar for cooking and preservation (Vinagre became the Sinhala word Vinaakiri). Buns, breads, baked goods such as seenakku, wiskirinja, puhul dosi, custard and cheese (still called Keju ...

Jul 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Aasmi, achcharus, aggala, appa, Dosa, Hoppers, indiyappa, Jerome Perera, Kavum, Kurakkan, Lamprais, Mung Kavum, n Sri Lanka, parathas, pittu, Randika Jayakody, rasam, rotis, sambars, SRI LANKAN FOOD, string hoppers

Traditional Sri Lankan dish “Pittu” – By Nadeeka – eLanka Sri Lankan pittu is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made from a mixture of rice flour and grated coconut, shaped into small cylinders and steamed. The mixture is usually seasoned with salt and sometimes with spices like cumin or black pepper. Pittu is often served with curries or coconut sambol, a spicy condiment made from grated coconut, chili, and lime juice. Here’s a recipe for making Sri Lankan pittu: Ingredients: 2 cups of rice flour 1 cup of grated coconut 1 teaspoon of salt 1 1/2 cups of water Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and grated coconut. Mix well. Add the salt to the mixture and stir until well-combined. Gradually add the water to the mixture, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes moist and crumbly. You should be able to form the mixture into a ball ...

Feb 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Nadeeka Kumari Tagged pittu