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

Classic chicken Chettinad- make a pot of this curry and taste a little bit of India and Chettinad cuisine right at your home. elegant, spicy yet sublime in its flavors.

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.

Tasty Indian beef and potato curry(alu gosht)- tender meat and potatoes cooked in spices to flavor the dry gravy. this rich curry just needs a few garlic naans, roti or paratha to serve as a meal-islandsmile.org

Slow-cooked Indian beef and potato curry.

How to make tandoori masala fish(oven-baked, healthy, Indian)- You'll love how the tandoori marinade flavors the fish, once baked, you get a crispy skin with tender, moist fish to savor every bite, a drizzle of lime is all you need-islandsmile.org

How to make tandoori masala fish(oven-baked, Indian recipe).

Rice cooker-school lunch box mock biryani- make this easy biryani for kids school box or pack it up for your work lunch. all you need is a rice cooker, a little prep work to make this mock biryani. Not only is this mock biryani a school lunch box meal, it's also an easy meal made in a rice cooker-islandsmile.org

How to make rice cooker-School lunch box mock biryani.

Chinese chicken Manchurian-do something different for your weekend dinner, make a large pan of this delicious (restaurant-style), chicken Manchurian, there's no need to make multiple dishes, just a bowl of rice or noodles is all you need for an easy meal for the family-islandsmile.org

Chinese chicken manchurian(restaurant-style).

Spicy-deep fried Indian chicken 65 (no msg or coloring)- you can now make this restaurant-style popular appetizer at home, the recipe is a step-by-step guide on how to make them with minimum effort-islandsmile.org

Spicy-deep fried indian chicken 65 (no msg or coloring).

Creamy-fragrant Butter chicken(Indian chicken makhani), a step-by-step guide to show how easy it is to create this restaurant worthy popular curry. a delicious dish for any occasion from lunch to dinner or gathering of friends-islandsmile.org

Creamy-fragrant Butter chicken( Indian murgh makhani).