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

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.

Fried eggs on spicy caramelized onions(Sri Lankan)- an easy skillet breakfast for lazy mornings, this can also be and breakfast for dinner kind of meal.

Fried Eggs on spicy caramelized onions(Sri Lankan).

What to do with your leftover curries/gravy(theecha curry)- Ever wondered what to do with all the leftover gravy and curries? Well, this is how you turn a mix of leftover curries to a thick spread which can be used on toasts or to make a few quick sandwiches.

What to do with your leftover curries/gravy(theecha curry).

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.