Monthly Archives: April 2013

Gotukola Sambolaya

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Gotukola Sambolaya

gotu kola sambolaya

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch of gotukola (from any Asian shop)
50g small red onion( chopped)
2 green chilli (chopped)
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 tablespoons Maldives fish powder
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons grated coconut  (if using desiccated coconut, mix with 2 tablespoons of cold water, put in the microwave for 3 minutes and let it cool before using)

METHOD

  • Wash and finely chop the gotukola
  • Mix all the ingredients together and season

This is a very healthy and nutritious dish, the most famous green salad in Sri Lanka and my favourite one! Prepare at the last minute to stop the leaves discolouring. Serve with rice and curry – enjoy!

 

Saudodol (Walithalapa)

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Auspicious April!

Sinhala and Tamil celebrate this month as they usher in the traditional New Year. The sun moves out of the house of Meena (Pisces) making the end of astrological cycle, and enters the house of Mesha (Aries).

Wishing all my friends and family a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Suba Aluth Auruddak Wewa!
This is a very festive sweetmeat in Sri Lanka and one of my favourites too. I remember my Mum used to make this for me using the traditional process –  soaking the rice overnight and grinding it in a pestle and mortar, then making a mixture and steaming the balls then adding to a sugar syrup…
This is a quick and easy way to make same thing. It is my own creation, and I guarantee you won’t be able to taste the difference. I hope you all love it – enjoy!
Saudodol

 Saudodol (Walithalapa)

INGREDIENTS
1 cup couscous (1 1/2 cups boiling mix well cover and  keep it on a side)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup hot water
50g chopped almonds or cashew nuts
1 teaspoon chopped cardamom
2 tablespoons vanilla essence
Pinch of salt
METHOD
Mix the couscous with 1 ½ cups of boiling water. After 10 minutes, fluff up with a fork.
Make a caramel by adding the sugar into a hot sauceepan. When the sugar starts to boil, add the hot water.
Bring up to a rolling boil and then add the couscous and all the other ingredients. Mix well then remove from the heat.
Arrange a board or worktop to lay out the mixture.
Let it cool down for about 30 minutes then cut them in to squares.
Try and let me know!

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

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Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Chicken curry can be made in so many different ways, even in Sri Lankan cuisine. It all depends on what sort of herbs and spices we use. This is my own simple recipe, without onion and coconut milk. I hope you all enjoy it!

chicken curry

INGREDIENTS
500g chicken (skinless)
1 teaspoon raw curry powder
1 teaspoon roasted curry power
1 teaspoon mustard cream
1 teaspoon crushed chillies
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons ginger (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 tablespoon soya sauce
1 tablespoon rosemary or mix dry herbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup water
Salt

METHOD

  • Wash the chicken and drain off the water
  • Mix all the ingredients together except for the water, put to one side for a few minutes
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan then add the chicken
  • Cook for about 10 minutes making sure you do not burn the chicken
  • Add the water, then the remaining ingredientS, mixing well together
  • Cover and cook until gravy becomes thick
  • Check the seasoning and serve

Spicy Seasoned Chicken Breast Wrapped in Parma Ham

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Spicy Seasoned Chicken Breast Wrapped in Parma Ham 

chicken parma ham

INGREDIENTS
5 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
5 thin slices Parma ham
100g chopped tomato
1/2 glass red wine
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 small onion chopped
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
I tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
1 teaspoon crushed chilli
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
Salt and pepper

METHOD

  • In a bowl mix the lime juice, sweet chilli sauce, crushed chilli, rosemary, salt and pepper then add chicken breasts.
  • Marinate in the mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Wrap each breast with a slice of Parma ham, and arrange in an oven proof dish.
  • Heat the oil then add the garlic and onion. When the onion is cooked add chopped tomato and wine. Let the sauce thicken.
  • Check the seasoning, and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a hot oven (180c) for 30 minutes.

Serve with boiled rice…