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The simple srilankan life through family, food and lessons learned along the way..

red lentil-ground beef chili. Ground meat browned with curry spices then cooked with red lentils(dhal)and coconut milk. It's a chili recipe for anyone who loves to add curry flavors to their dishes.

red lentil-ground beef chili(one pot meals)

quick pickled cucumber and carrot relish. A spicy, sweet and sour cucumber salad to serve with all your grilled meats or just to munch on.

quick pickled cucumber-carrot relish.

Make use of any leftover rice and make the easiest Garlic and egg fried rice in with less than 5 ingredients. it's a one-pot simple meal in 30 minutes.

garlic and egg fried rice(in 30 minutes).

A step by step for the absolute beginner wanting to make a Hyderabadi chicken biryani over a stove-top. layers of rice and chicken marinated in Indian spices makes a one of a kind dish for all festivities. #rice #biryani #hyderbadi #onepot #howto #lunch #meal #stovetop #Indian

chicken biryani(hyderabadi).

Mushroom, pumpkin, and chickpea. an easy vegetarian dish for a meatless meal you can add to your weekly menu. #vegetarian#vegan #glutenfree #lowcarb #meals #dinner #lunch

vegetarian-mushroom, pumpkin, chickpea curry.

Deep fried Indian masala whole chicken roast- A mix of fragrant spices, marinated for hours then deep-fried. golden brown crispy on the outside and tender meat on the inside that you'll love biting into.

Deep-fried masala whole chicken roast.

chettinad chicken curry. Make a pot of this south Indian chicken curry and bring the flavours of Indian cuisine right into your home. An elegant, spicy yet sublime in its taste.

slow-cooked classic chicken chettinad curry.

How to make easy-pressure cooker dal tadka (Indian dal fry)-a popular Indian dhal curry with mixed lentils. tempered spices make this ordinary lentil dish ideal for special occasions.

How to make easy-pressure cooker dal tadka(Indian dhal fry).

Indian homemade garam masala spice mix- stop using store-bought garam masala powder to cook your favorite Indian dishes, it's time you learned to make your own. it's more aromatic, flavorful and you'll never go back to buying the spice blend again.

Indian homemade garam masala spice mix.