Discover How to Make Pittu (Sri Lankan Steamed Rice Cake)! Pittu (aka Puttu) is a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast dish made by steaming rice flour and grated coconut in a special cylindrical steamer known as Pittu Maker. Pittu (aka Puttu)(Sri Lankan Steamed Rice Cake) Bring a touch of ‘Sri Lanka’ to your kitchen! In this post,…
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Vibibi (East African Coconut Rice Pancakes)
Vibibi (East African Coconut Rice Pancakes)! Vibibi, a popular street food amongst the Swahili-speaking communities in East Africa, are made from a fermented batter of ground rice and coconut milk and served for breakfast or as a snack with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Bring a Touch of East Africa to Your Kitchen!…
Vitumbua (Tanzanian Coconut Rice Pancakes)
Vitumbua (Tanzanian Coconut Rice Pancakes)! These bite-sized coconut rice pancakes known as Vitumbua are a popular street food in some parts of East Africa. They’re made from a fermented batter of ground rice and coconut milk and served warm for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Bring a touch…
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol (With Desiccated Coconut)
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol Recipe Made With Desiccated Coconut! Pol Sambol (aka Coconut Sambol) is a Sri Lankan-style spicy coconut relish traditionally made with freshly grated coconut. Pol Sambol (With Desiccated Coconut) In this post, I’ll show you how to make ‘Pol Sambol’ with moistened desiccated coconut. A very flexible recipe that you can adjust everything…
EASY! Seeni Sambol (Sri Lankan Onion Relish)
Seeni Sambol is a classic Sri Lankan sweet, sour & spicy caramelized onion relish (or condiment! One of the delicious side dishes that you’ll find on just about every Sri Lankan table, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. What is Seeni Sambol? Seeni Sambol (Sinhala: සීනි සම්බෝල) is a traditional Sri Lankan caramelized onion relish or condiment…
String Hoppers (With Roasted Rice Flour)
Discover how to make String Hoppers, the easiest way, with roasted rice flour. String Hoppers, locally known as Indiappa, is a very popular Sri Lankan breakfast dish that everyone loves, typically served with curry gravies and spicy coconut condiment (Pol Sambol). String Hoppers (Indiappa)! Bring a Touch of ‘Sri Lanka’ to Your Kitchen! I’ll show…
BEST! Sri Lankan Red Lentil Curry (Parippu Kirata)
Sri Lankan Red Lentil Curry (Parippu Kirata)! Red lentil curry (Parippu Kirata) is one of the most commonly consumed staple curries in Sri Lanka with all forms of rice and bread, almost every day and a favorite of all generations irrespective of young and old, and considered a timeless classic. It’s a simple easy-to-make curry…
Best! Kokis (Sri Lankan-Style Rosette Cookies)
Kokis is an all-time favorite Sri Lankan deep-fried snack made especially during festivals such as Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, weddings, and ceremonies. Kokis (Sri Lankan-Style Rosette Cookies) Making Kokis is a bit tricky at first. You may not get the first few Kokis right, but with practice, you will surely get the hang of…