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

Sri Lankan chicken and potato curry Making this delicious one-pot dish is so easy, once done all you need is a few parathas, naans or chapatis to set your dinner. Great for no-fuss, weekday family dinners.

Sri Lankan Chicken and Potato curry

Sri Lankan snake gourd stir-fry(pathola mallung)- Next time you pass by a farmers market or a vegetable stall pick up a snake gourd to make this easy vegan, vegetarian stir-fry.

Sri Lankan snake gourd fry(pathola mallung).

sinhalese mango curry( amba maluwa).

Sri Lankan coconut-prawn curry- delicious, tender prawns cooked to perfection in Sri Lankan spices and grated coconut to give extra flavor. It's an example of simple ingredients coming together to make your taste buds tingle.

Sri Lankan coconut-shrimp(isso)curry.

Sri Lankan pancakes with jaggery syrup- Sunday breakfast is all about pleasing the family with pancakes. let me show you how to serve pancakes Sri-Lankan style.

Sri Lankan pancakes with jaggery syrup(family favorites).

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.

Sri Lankan spicy breakfast omelette/omelet- start your day healthy with an easy skillet breakfast dish. crispy edges and a few extra ingredients make this dish an amazing substitute to try.

sri lankan spicy breakfast omelet(family favorite).

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).

Sri Lankan Jaffna curry powder spicy chicken curry- You've made your Jaffna curry powder, now let's make a chicken curry worthy of the spice blend.

Sri Lankan jaffna curry powder-chicken curry.