Okra-Fry (bandakka/vendakkai)

Okra-Fry has become one of my favourites.

My afternoon meal yesterday was none other than rice & curry. My rice and curry usually contain parippu and of course poultry with gravy. Besides those two sides, I always end up making two or more side dishes to add to the list. Depending on the day of course. My usual weekend meal always turns out big only because I always end up having people over on the weekends. Yesterday turned out to be just us four on a gloomy Sunday and ended my making these simple sides for our afternoon meal. A fresh cucumber salad and one of the super-vegetable…that is Okra. Also known as Ladies finger, Bandakka (in Sinhalese), Vendakkai (in Tamil).

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July 13, 2018October 28, 2018

Beef Fry

This week

I’ve been crazy over Maldive fish this week (this recipe is of beef fry and not Maldive fish). If you been following me on my insta life you would already know that I am obsessed over Maldive fish these days lately. Continue reading “Beef Fry”

July 9, 2018October 28, 2018

Maldive Fish Sambal (Maasi/Umbalakada)

Maldive fish sambal – My people call it the maasi sambal. Maasi means Maldives fish in Tamil, or it is also called Umbalakada in Sinhalese.

Traditionally produced in the Maldives and is a staple in most of there cuisines. This dried tuna is gutted and boneless, very solid almost like a stone but taste so much like dried or deep fried beef. Continue reading “Maldive Fish Sambal (Maasi/Umbalakada)”

June 18, 2018June 23, 2018

Tempered Potato Curry (Ala Hodi / Urulaikilangu Curry)

Potato Curry

This starchy vegetable certainly has a lot to offer nutritionally, besides the fact that they come in different sizes, shapes, colors, and in varies tastes. They are high in carbs but also full of vitamin C and B6, potassium, copper, manganese and other dietary fibers that can help benefit in many ways. This comfort food is also known as the hunger tamers. Easily makes you feel fuller. Continue reading “Tempered Potato Curry (Ala Hodi / Urulaikilangu Curry)”

June 13, 2018October 28, 2018

Heal with Rasam – Eat Better Feel Better

RASAM

As you may already know, Rasam is another word for juice or soup. Mostly used among the south Indians and the Sri Lankans. Some already know that there are several types of rasam prepared in many varies ways.

Typically it’s made with tamarind juice, tomatoes, as well as other spices for seasoning. Some like to add lentils and/or vegetables. However, my rasam contains one more ingredient most don’t use. Continue reading “Heal with Rasam – Eat Better Feel Better”