Get ready for a trip to Flavour Town because this Jaffna Crab Curry isn’t messing around! Whether it’s rice, roti, roast paan, hoppers, you name it; it’s the perfect fiery and creamy accompaniment. Give it a go with Aunty D! Ingredients: Sesame oil 1 1/2 tbsp Fenugreek 1/2 tbsp Cumin 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 inch Cardamom 3 nos Clove 3 nos Curry leaves and rampe Big onion 1 medium Ginger and garlic 1 tbsp Crab 750 g Turmeric 1/2 tsp Curry powder 1 tbsp Jaffna curry powder 1 1/2 tbsp Salt 1 1/2 tsp Tamarind juice 1 tbsp Tomato 1 large Thick coconut milk 1 1/2 cups Method: Heat sesame oil in a pan and ..read more

In Sri Lanka, about 1 in every 700 births result in a child with special needs like down syndrome or autism. With numbers like these, non-profit organisations and special schools are incredibly important. We’ve put together a list of places where these kids and their families can get help if they need it. Organisations 1. Ayati – National Centre for Children with Disabilities Tel: 0117 878 500 | 0768 014 262 | 0114 731 777 Address: Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama Facebook: @Ayati Instagram: @ayati_sl Website: Ayati – National Centre for Children with Disabilities  2 ..read more

“Where the croissants are legendary!” Sheraton Colombo opened its doors on 30 December 2023, and since then, we have been counting our fingers till their bakery opened shop. So you can imagine our excitement when we got invited to check out the Ceylon Bake Shop (CBS)! Ever tried a flat croissant? CBS has introduced a speciality range of flat croissants, assumingly the only ones in the country, to take Colombo’s coffee shop game by storm! Each flat croissant comes with your preferred choice of coffee, but our advice is to go with their recommendation for the perfect pairing.  If you’re no ..read more

Level up your breakfast game with these homemade Hash Browns! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, they’re perfect way to start your day! Here’s how you can make them. Ingredients:  Large potato 2 nos Big onion 1 large Pepper 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 tsp Chilli powder 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Corn flour 1 tbsp Rice flour 1 tbsp Method:  Shred two large potatoes into a bowl. To ensure your hash browns are crispy, add water to the bowl, swirl it around and discard it, repeating until the water runs clear. To the bowl, toss in an onion – finely chopped, pepper, garlic powder, chilli p ..read more

A mouthwatering dumpling-themed garden party anyone? Love dumplings? Then this is the place to be. Don’t like them or haven’t tried them yet? Still, this is the place to be.  If we had any qualms about binge-eating dumplings, Holy Dumpling definitely proved us wrong. Thoroughly impressed by the taste and presentation of their dumplings, you should take our word on the quality and portion sizes as they are absolutely worth it for the price you pay. Dumplings, wontons, noodles, or unique desserts, whichever you look for, you will fall in love with their delicious food and walk out feeling ..read more

This Black Pork Curry is bursting with bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth pork! So why not treat your family and give this drool-worthy recipe a go? Ingredients: Oil 1 1/3 tbsp Chilli powder 2 tbsp Pork 500 g Pepper 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Ground goraka 1 tbsp Ginger + garlic 1 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon 1 inch Clove 5 nos Cardamom 3 nos Lemongrass 1 stem Curry leaves + rampe Onion 1 medium Water Green chilli 2 nos Dark roasted curry powder 1 tbsp Method: To a pan over heat, add one tablespoon of oil and chilli powder to roast it. In a separate bowl, add cubed pork before tossing in the roasted chilli powde ..read more

With a dress to impress and ready to dive into a pretty spread that will fancy up your day, who doesn’t love a good ol’ high tea now and then? Colombo is full of high-tea spots where you can have a midday meal, a cute hang-out session with your squad or even a cosy date with your partner. So here’s a round-up of some of the hottest high-tea buffet and platter offerings in Colombo! Buffets 1. Lobby Bar Time: Wednesday – Sunday, 3.30 pm to 6 pm Tel: 0112 544 544 Address: Galadari Hotel — No 64, Lotus Road, Colombo 01 Price: LKR 3,900 nett per person (Wednesday – Friday) | LKR 4,300 nett per per ..read more

Make your tastebuds go ‘Salaam Bombay!’ Bombay Borough, an all-day Indian bar and eatery, has been reinventing Indian flavours since 2019. Known for their modern twist on Indian classics, in both food and drinks, they have made their indigenous mark in the Colombo culinary scene.  Their unique blends and pairings are something to be desired and they have fast become a go-to eatery for all things Indian. Their menu is extensive, featuring food from the Northern region right down to the South of India highlighting the diversity in flavour.  Now, they are back with a newly curated menu ..read more

We know you can’t say no to this bite-sized Avurudu treat. Crispy on the outside, filled with sweet coconut filling on the inside. You’d be surprised how easy it is to make! Here’s how. Ingredients:  Coconut 1 nos Cardamom 4 nos Cinnamon 1/2 inch Grated coconut Coconut treacle 1 1/2 cup Salt 1/2 tsp Raw white rice 2 cups Turmeric 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Egg 1 nos Coconut milk 1 cup Method: Grate one coconut, before grinding cardamom and cinnamon together. Heat up a pan and start toasting the grated coconut. Mix coconut treacle, salt and ground spices in to the toasted coconut ..read more

Are you having an amazing day, buzzing with excitement, or knackered after a stressful day at work? Do you want to have a drink, but are worried about your wallet? Chill! We got you covered. Here are some places to get charged up without draining your pocket. 1. The Steuart by Citrus – &Co Pub and Kitchen Time: Monday – Saturday, 5 pm to 7 pm | Sunday, 11 am to 11 pm The deal: Buy 1, get 1 free on cocktails, beer pints and shots of local alcohol (50 ml) and imported alcohol (25 ml) Tel: 0772 966 750 Address: No 45, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 Instagram: @thesteuart_co Facebook: @The ..read more