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

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- a wonderful, aromatic all in one curry powder. If you are into deep, spicy flavors to your meat dishes then look no further than this spice blend. It's a must-have on every spice lovers shelf.

How to make Sri Lankan jaffna curry powder

Easy canned button mushroom curry with gravy- using canned mushrooms, Sri Lankan spices, you can create this easy vegetarian dish guaranteed to satisfy kids of all ages.

easy canned button mushroom curry with gravy.

quick Sri Lankan spicy carrot stir-fry infused with star anise, this easy, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian dish makes the perfect side dish for any meal.

Quick Sri Lankan spicy carrot stir-fry.

Sri Lankan vegetarian chickpea curry also known as kadala curry - An easy dish to cook up for your meals. lankan spices, coconut milk based gravy, the dish makes a good substitute for dhal(parippu) curry.

Sri Lankan vegetarian chickpea curry(kadala curry).

Healthy oven-roasted curry chickpeas with coconut flakes - breakfast, snack or as a simple topping for a bowl meal you'll find these chickpeas with a pinch of garam masala is a good vegan, vegetarian recipe.

Healthy oven-roasted curry chickpea snack.

Sri Lankan breadfruit curry(vegetarian, Vegan)- a delicious curry cooked in Sri Lankan curry powder and coconut milk, it's a milky curry that just needs to be tried, to understand why it's such a popular and memorable dish.

Sri Lankan breadfruit/del curry(vegetarian, Vegan).

Sri Lankan pumpkin curry in roasted coconut also known as "kalu pol wattakka", a much more creamier, thicker pumpkin curry than what you'll be accustomed to, try it.

Sri Lankan Pumpkin curry cooked in roasted coconut(kalup pol wattakka).

Raw cabbage and apple coleslaw- a crunchy vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy salad that's not only healthy but makes a lovely colorful healthy addition to your table. my kids loved it and hopefully, yours will too.

Raw cabbage and apple coleslaw with orange-honey vinaigrette.