Ambul Thiyal

This is a popular Sri Lankan variation of the famous regional rice dish made fast and easily. Can be eaten on its own or with curry as an accompaniment. Check the extensive range of   Curry Paste avaialble at " Serandib"... read more

Ingredients Whole or Cut  large cooked crabs (Sri lankan Cut Crab Packets available at Serandib) Cloves 1 Cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp cummin seeds 1/2 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves Chopped 2 medium onions Chopped 2... read more

Ingredients 650g of Rice Flour 1L of  coconut milk 1 egg 2 tsp of salt 1 tsp of sugar A pinch of      turmeric for colour Oil (to fry)  Utensil Kokis Mould  Method Put flour into a bowl and add the egg, tumeric, sugar and salt. Add coconut  milk to the mix to... read more

Ingredients 2 Cups Basmati Rice 4 Cups water 3 medium onions, chopped 2 tomatoes 4 tablespoons Buriyani Mix (Derana, Agro,AMK or Larich brands are reccomended) 3 boiled Eggs 2 Chicken thighs and legs, precooked for 6 minutes (3 minutes on each side) in microwave. 4 tablespoons of Butter Vegetable oil Instructions Wash... read more

NGREDIENTS 6 Fish pieces (Sri Lankan Thora/Seer Fish)  Available at Serandib 1/4 cup grated coconut 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 small onions 1 tsp turmeric powder (AMK, Derana or Wijaya Brands) 3 tsp red chilli powder  (AMK, Derana or Wijaya Brands) Salt to taste, 1 sprig curry... read more

INGREDIENTS 300g plain flour 100g freshly grated coconut 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp melted butter 1 ½ tsp salt Butter for frying METHOD In a large bowl, mix together the flour, coconut, chillies, onion, butter and salt until everything is well... read more

Ingredients  2 cups of Kiribath rice 3 cups water 2 cups of thick coconut milk or  ½ can of (fill in brand here) 3 Cloves A pinch of salt to taste Method   Wash the rice, and place it in a pan or rice      cooker. Add... read more

25 string hoppers 1/4 cup coconut milk 1 medium-sized carrot, cut into thin strips 1/2 leek, cut fine 1/2 medium-sized onion, cut fine 2 tbsp ghee or margarine 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cm piece of fresh ginger 4 cardamom pods, bruised 1 cm piece of cinnamon 3 cloves 5... read more

  1 packet of Derena or AMK dried fish (200g) 2 large onions  (diced) 1 large tomato  (diced) 1 Tbsp. of Chili flakes 1 tsp of Garlic paste 3 tbsp of oil Green chilies  Method Clean the fish  and wash the fish thoroughly and drain the water. Take a pan and  add the 3... read more

Method: Cook milk rice. Follow direction below. While the rice is cooking make the peni-pol filling. Now assemble the imbul kiri bath. Put a few spoons of milk rice into an oiled mold. (Any small dish that is not... read more