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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Sri Lankan Vegetable Soup – By Malsha – eLanka This Sri Lankan Vegetable Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that’s perfect for any day, whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving a warm, wholesome meal. Bursting with a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this soup combines the earthy goodness of vegetables with the aromatic touch of curry leaves and garlic. It’s a soothing bowl of nourishment that’s easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste. Instructions: Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add butter. Once melted, add chopped garlic and curry leaves. Sauté until the garlic turns soft (be cautious, curry leaves may splatter). Add sliced leek, carrot, celery, and cabbage (if using). Also, add a pinch of salt (remember that many broths contain salt). Sauté until the leek becomes wilted and soft. Stir in diced potatoes, tomatoes, and red lentils. Sauté ...

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6 Sri Lankan Food Recipes which are Easy to Cook – written by Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi Source:-foodcnr.com AMILA GAMAGE WICKRAMARACHCHI Amila Gamage is the blogger behind Food Corner. She is a Sri Lankan living in Singapore and shares her cooking adventures in this blog. Apart from recipes,you will also find travel,health and kitchen inspirations in this blog. She is the founder of Sihela Consultants.(www.sihelaconsultants.com) She started writing this blog in 2011 and still continuing.   Sri Lankan Food Recipes which are Easy to Cook 1. Kiribath (Milk Rice) Kiribath or milk rice is prepared in a variety of ways. The basics include boil a pot of rice first. Add coconut milk and salt before the rice finishes cooking. Once a sticky consistency is observed, cut into wedges and serve like slices of cake. Easy, ha? It is delicious too! Ingredients (4 portions) 4 cups of raw white rice Thick coconut ...

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