Doughnuts: A Sweet Treat Perfect for Tea Time – By Malsha – eLanka Doughnuts, also known as donuts, are delightful deep-fried sweet treats made from a mixture of flour, sugar, butter, and yeast. They come in various flavors and are usually topped with delectable options like chocolate, sugar, or maple glazing. In Sri Lanka, the popular type of doughnut is the ring doughnut, which features a hole in the center and is often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or milk during tea time. There are two main types of doughnuts: ring doughnuts and filled doughnuts. Ring doughnuts, as the name suggests, have a hole in the middle and are typically adorned with various toppings. On the other hand, filled doughnuts are injected with delicious fillings such as cream, fruit preserves, or custard. For those who wish to try their hand at making these scrumptious treats at home, here’s an ...

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Let’s Try To Make Sri Lankan Tea Time Snack Fish Patties – By Malsha – eLanka The recipe is for making delicious fish patties with a flavorful filling. Here’s the step-by-step process to make the patties: Ingredients: For the dough: 235 grams all-purpose flour 100 grams cold butter 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons cold water For the filling: 250 grams canned fish (mashed) 1 carrot (grated) 350 grams potato (boiled and mashed) 1 teaspoon salt 3 green chillies (chopped) 1 onion (chopped) 3 garlic cloves (chopped) 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder 4 pandan leaves (2cm thin slices) 8 curry leaves Directions: To make the dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Add the cold butter and egg yolk. Using your fingertips, rub the butter and egg yolk into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs ...

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