Recipe by one of my first teachers : Jamila Hashim It’s a rich semolina halwa also known as Kesari made by slow cooking semolina in the cardamom infused mixture with fresh ghee and milk,then an addition of generous amounts of saffron and nuts. I used saffron and cardamom powder from Finch. All Premium Finch Products with @finch.foods @finch.trading You can get your favorite products delivered by placing an order on the Finch website www.finch.lk or via UberEats/PickMe Their Premium range is also available at Keells,Cargills,SPAR,Laugfs,and GLOMARK and selected retail outlets islandwide Le ..read more

Can you say no to D-E-S-S-E-R-T “Biscoff Dessert” No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Super Simple Super Creamy Super Light Super Delish This recipe just asks for the least ingredients : Glass dipped in Lotus Biscoff Spread Lotus Biscoff Cookies for the base Whipped cream folded into softened cream cheese and more Cookie Spread.That’s all y’all !!! You’re gonna love it…. Let’s Get Started You Will Need One Cup Whipping Cream 1 packet (200g) cream cheese 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar(optional) 1 Cup Melted Lotus Biscoff Cookie Spread Crushed Lotus Biscoff Cookies Whip the cream till nice and stiff.Add powd ..read more

Cream yet Fiery Spaghetti tossed in Mushroom Sauce infused with @ceylon.blackgarlic This is one of our favorite weeknight dinners because the kids never say no to Spaghetti in any form. This time I made the prawn version but you could definitely skip the prawns and go vegetarian I swear it still tastes absolutely amazing with the special elements that burst with flavour and takes the dish next level : The Black Garlic @ceylon.blackgarlic Sun dried tomatoes and fresh Basil leaves @sunnybees.lk @finch.foods @finch.trading cayenne pepper https://instagram.com/ceylon.blackgarlic?utm_medium=copy_l ..read more

If you live in a tropical country this exotic fruit is available almost throughout the year even though there are times when prices may vary during certain seasons… Unfortunately in most other countries this fruit is only available in seasons and ridiculously expensive I hear… The most smartest way to store these babies when they’re at a good price would be to make yourself some passion fruit jam or in my case I love fruit curds or spreads; so as of recent I have been making more of these tangy curds and it’s been so easy to make once you get the hang of it !!! Freezes really well and lasts ..read more

Keema Curry is an absolute favorite in our home specially when it’s served with rotti… I learnt to make a great keema curry from my sister by law Thuri.They make really good desi food and I’m glad she shared her version with me.I have tweaked things around and created my own version according to our family’s palette. When Keema is served with Channa dhal, my kids enjoy it till the last bit This Channa Dhal is inspired by my sister who makes it the best, absolutely love her version… Let’s Get Started You Will Need 1kg Minced Meat washed and strained off excess liquid 1 tbsp finely chopp ..read more

No doubt my sister is the best baker in the family so this recipe is actually inspired by her version of the “Rich Pineapple Gateaux” Pineapple Gateaux is ideally made up of four parts : The most fluffy and airy vanilla sponge The creamy chocolate butter cream The juicy stewed pineapples The crushed Crunchy Nougat My recipe has a fifth layer : The most silky Chocolate Ganache I assure you,you’re never gonna make the standard one when you try my version The best part about this Rich Gateaux is that you can make most of the components ahead of time and they taste even better when made ahead ..read more

Roasted Cauliflower Soup is so light and creamy. This time I added some pumpkin that was sitting in the fridge with the same tray the cauliflower was baking because I didn’t want it to go to waste Food waste is something that I strongly disapprove and I do my best not to trash any kind of food even if it’s kids leftovers.I always advise the kids to serve less on their plates and they always have the choice to go for seconds if they want more instead of leaving food back on the plate and no one’s gonna touch that !!! The combination of cauliflower and pumpkin compliment each other well.It is ..read more

Sweet And Sour Mango Curry is an absolute favorite in our home When we were kids my mom would always serve atleast one sweet fruit curry either Mango,Pineapple or Amberella(Hog Plum)curry and in case my dad had forgotten to buy the particular fruit or had not visited the local market that day, there was some kind of rice puller like a chutney maybe as a substitute !!! My kids are not so spoilt but safe to say that we still do follow that sweet curry ritual when we all meet at my parents house for lunch My beloved mother may not be with us anymore but we still live with memories like thi ..read more

Malay Pickle is the Muslim version of a Sinhala Achaaru but it’s base is a thick sweet and sour paste made using dates,vinegar and spices.Later mixed with fresh red onions, green chillies, capsicums or sliced carrots and beetroot Some even add Cucumbers,Sliced Ginger and Preserved Garlic Originates from the Malay Community and we love this !!! This Achaar Gravy has a very distinctive flavour because of all the strong and powerful components combined in it like the texture and flavours of vinegar(pungent),sugar(sweetness)and spices(heat) This side dish is very popular in Festive Menus s ..read more

THIS IS THE TIME I COOKED DHAL FOR KIDU MENU Dhall is a love language in my household We eat Parippu almost every single day,sometimes multiple meals so please come don’t tell us it’s unhealthy because my kids will disown you !!! Yes we love our Parippu abit too much Each family has a version of their own and my tribe prefers the star version where the Tarka or Tempering is done with mostly pure ghee !!! Tell me about yours ?? Parippu Game Strong HOT HOT PARIPPU OVER PLAIN RICE WITH SOME POL SAMBOL : SRILANKAN COMFORT FOOD Let’s start by prepping the ingredients for making Dhal Curry ..read more