Kola Kenda (Herbal Porridge/Kanji)

Kola kenda is a wholesome herbal porridge, we Sri Lankans love to devour on a weekend breakfast. The coconut-richness and the herbs unbelievable flavours combined with the nourishment – all in one bowl- are all you need, to start your day bright and fresh.

This porridge is made with Gotu kola. A herb I used recently to make a salad to go with my rice and curry. View the recipe here. Gotu Kola is a power-packed herb and it has numerals of health benefits. It’s one of my little secrets to staying young and healthy. Find out more…

September 7, 2018March 20, 2020

Deep-Fried Cassava

Deep-fried Cassava

I have known this deep-fried cassava as manyokka all throughout my life. That’s the name I learned since little and love having it as a snack, side, or a meal of its own. My most favourite way to have this root is to deep-fry the roots even though there are so many other possible ways to prepare them.

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June 25, 2018October 28, 2018

Mung Beans

You must be familiar with kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and many more types of other beans, but what about mung beans? Have you had mung before? What is mung? How to prepare them? What is so good about them? Continue reading “Mung Beans”

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”