Sinhala New Year Special : Oil-Free Vandu Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 200 ml condensed coconut milk 100 g sugar 1 cup bread flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp corn flour 2 tbsp hot water Pinch of salt Bell cups or small porcelain cups for molding the Vandu mixture Instructions: Begin by caramelizing 100g of sugar in a pan. Once caramelized, add 2 tablespoons of hot water and the remaining sugar to make honey. Ensure to reduce the heat to prevent bitterness in the caramel. In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, baking powder, corn flour, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Add vanilla extract to the condensed coconut milk and mix thoroughly. Gradually add the flour mixture to the coconut milk to form a loose Vandu mixture. Grease the bell cups or porcelain cups with butter and fill them with the ...

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A delicious and popular dessert in Sri Lanka ‘ Coconut Cake ‘ – By Malsha- eLanka   Sri Lankan coconut cake, also known as “Pol Cake,” is a delicious and popular dessert in Sri Lanka. It is a moist and fragrant cake made primarily with grated coconut and semolina. Here’s a recipe for you to try: Ingredients: 2 cups grated coconut 1 cup semolina 1 cup sugar 1 cup plain yogurt 4 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder A pinch of salt Sliced almonds or cashews for garnish (optional) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated coconut, semolina, sugar, baking powder, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the beaten eggs and yogurt to the coconut ...

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