A Taste of Sri Lankan Cuisine is a blog that attempts to document the evolving cuisine of Sri Lanka as experienced in my home and the homes of friends from different parts of this island nation. The blog recognizes that there would be fusion food coming in from different homes so the classification of the region that a particular dish comes from will be at the discretion of the contributor where he/ she feels it best fits into.
Why did I start this blog?
Following an Indian culinary journey challenge I had set myself for the month of July 2013, where I tried making a dish or a few from each of the 28 states of India, I wanted to do something similar for the 25 Sri Lankan districts or at least the 9 provinces. While there had been a wealth of information online on Indian cuisine, I was disappointed that I couldn’t find recipes for all the districts or even provinces of the country. Most of the Sri Lankan food blogs focused on one region or other or were fusion/ original creations. So, I decided to start up A Taste of Sri Lankan Cuisine.
I would like to invite anyone interested in sharing their favourite Sri Lankan recipes, traditional, fusion or original creations using local ingredients, to drop me a line using the contact form below. I have cited the source for each recipe shared on the blog, except for my experimental recipes, and the corresponding photos are those sent by the person sending me the recipe. Contributors of recipes to the blog are also acknowledged under the Acknowledgements page.
As a person who only became interested in cooking a few years back, I started my recipe collection by recording my mother’s recipes and taking photos of the food she makes. In the process, this blog became more than documentation of Sri Lankan recipes, it became a mother-daughter special project that I have enjoyed working on.
I have included a copyright clause for the recipes and associated photos after I accidentally came across a site regularly re-posting my mother’s recipes and photos and claiming it as their own without acknowledging the source. I did contact that site and had them remove recipes from this blog but I felt it best to include the clause. In that vein, I also included a disclaimer for the YouTube videos (usually music videos) I have shared on this blog stating that the copyright of those videos lies with the video producers.
I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I am enjoying putting it together! Do also visit my other blog: Perspectives Quilt, which is a blog that focuses on inspiring travel, books, movies and interviews.
– Ahila Thillainathan
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I don’t know much about Sri-Lalnkan cuisine and I’m looking forward to learn more here.
You have an interesting blog, Ronit. I hope you enjoy exploring Sri Lankan traditional and fusion cuisine through this blog.
Hi Ahila thanks for stopping by my blog and for the like..glad to have found yours.
Thank you, Sanjana, for visiting my blog as well.
Hey, thanks for stopping by our blog and liking our pumpkin soup post. We greatly appreciate it. You have some really delicious looking recipes, gonna have to try them!
Hi Jun & Priscilla, I liked the vegetarian recipes that you shared on your blog. They looked yummy. And, thank you for visiting this blog. Do drop me a line of feedback if you try any of the recipes. 🙂
I have nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award! Participation is optional, and if you want further information visit me! http://watchhatchfly.com/2013/12/18/dragons-loyalty-award-2013/
Cheers!
Thank you, Susan, for the lovely nomination! I am delighted to accept a ‘loyalty’ award 🙂
Hello, I love reading your blog and I’ve nominated you for The Liebstar Award. Congratulations! Please visit this link to know how to accept it.
http://sugarnspicebyradhika.wordpress.com/2013/12/29/the-liebstar-award/
P.s I’m following you too so that I can get regular updates now!
Congratulations, Radhika and thank you for nominating my blog for my second Liebster award! Nice to hear that you enjoy my blog.
Hey Ahila!
I have ever tried Srilankan cuisine. Would love to try my hand at a few recipes from your blog 🙂 BTW, I like the theme and layout of your blog. Keep up the good work 🙂
Thank you, Prashanthi! You have a lovely blog as well. 🙂 Hope you enjoy the recipes you try out from this blog.
Hi Ahila I consider you as part of my WordPress Family so I have nominated you for the WordPress Family Award. Check it out http://feedingthesonis.wordpress.com/award/ 😊 hugs!
Thank you for the nomination, Sanjana! I am happy to accept it as part of your WordPress family! 🙂 And, congratulations on your award!
Hi Ahila, what a wonderful blog! I just stumbled upon it today. I grew up in Tamil Nadu, I suppose the closest link between India and Srilanka. Would love to learn authentic Srilankan cooking from you. I’m already browsing and learning different terms…Do visit my space too, would love to interact.
Hi Apsara, Thank you for your comment 🙂 You have a lovely blog too.
Hi Ahila, I just loved reading through your blog! I like to explore and learn about various cuisines around the world. And i stumbled upon your blog on Sri lankan cuisine and i found it interesting! So looking forward to learn more about Sri lanka and her cuisine and cooking methods..
Thank you for your comment, Aiswarya. Hope you enjoy exploring Sri Lankan cuisine 🙂 You have a lovely blog as well.
Thank you Ahila 🙂
I’m so glad I stumbled across your blog. It is wonderful! 🙂
I am glad you stumbled across my blog as well, Jeannette. Hope you enjoy the recipes. You have a lovely blog! 🙂
Leibster Award for you- Check it out 🙂
http://yesiamvegan.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/homemade-raw-vegan-energy-bars/
Thank you, Charanya… That is very kind of you! 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
Hi Ahila, I wanted to let you know that I am passing you the Liebster Award, do check it at http://malarmuthu.wordpress.com/2014/06/16/more-awards/ , Thank you….
Thank you, Malar 🙂 That is very kind of you.
Hello! Thank you for stopping by and checking out my latest blog post! I am very excited and curious to learn about Sri Lankan cuisine! Thank you for sharing the recipes; I’ll be sure to check them all out!
Thank you for visiting my blog, Mita. Look forward to checking out more of your recipes on your blog… they are delicious.
Hi Ahila ! I can see I am not the only one who like your blog and loves reading your posts, I love your videos too! I want to let you know that I have nominated you for The Wonderful Team Readership Award 🙂 Congrats! You can accept it and check the details at: http://lapetitepaniere.com/2014/06/24/award-post/
Have a nice week,
Linda x
Thank you, Linda, for your kind nomination! 🙂 I love that water colour that you posted.. You are a talented artist!
Hi Ahila,
I have nominated you for the
“The Writing Process Blog Tour”
Please check it out in http://malarmuthu.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/thanks-again/
I Appreciate you :).
Thank you, Malar, for your very kind words and nomination! 🙂
This is so fantastic! I am half Sri Lankan and have found a similar dearth of delightful Sri Lankan recipes online. Even the “Sri Lankan” feasts I sometimes have are likely less than truly authentic. I hope to begin incorporating more Sri Lankan dishes into my cooking and also into my food blog. I can’t wait to explore your recipes and hope that I can dig up a family recipe that maybe you haven’t tried yet 😀
Hi Amanda, Nice to hear from you. I hope you enjoy exploring the recipes on this blog and do send me a family recipe and/or your fusion creations to share on this blog. That would be wonderful! 🙂
Hi Ahila….wanted you to know that you have been nominated for the Liebster Award. If you want to accept this award and participate, follow this link:
http://creatingbeautyinthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/liebster-love-3/
Congrats!
Thank you for your kind nomination, Lori, and I am honoured to accept it! 🙂
Ahila,
You got an interesting blog, love all your recipes. Wish to see your wonderful comments on my blog. Stay in touch 🙂
Thank you, Deepa, for visiting my blog and leaving a lovely comment. You have a lovely blog as well and look forward to seeing more of your kitchen experiments.
Thanks Ahila 🙂
Hi, Congratulations… I have nominated you for I am Part of the WordPress Family Award. Please collect it at – https://mykitchenmoments.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/many-more-awards-and-a-note-of-thanks-to-all/
Thank you, Aiswarya 🙂 I appreciate it much.
Lovely Blog Ahila!
Thank you, Saritha 🙂 You have a lovely blog as well.
Hi Ahila, so delighted to stumble across your blog! My best friend from back home in Australia (i’m living in Ireland now) is Sri Lankan, and I so miss the delicious food at her house. Cannot wait to try my hand at a few of these.
-Kylie
Hi Kylie, Nice to meet you online and hope you enjoy trying out the Sri Lankan recipes from this blog. Cheers, Ahila.
Hi, do you know where I can buy agar agar in Sri Lanka?
Thanks in advance!
Danil
Danil,
do try the grocery stores or supermarkets in Colombo… most will have agar agar.
Pingback: A Taste of Sri Lankan cuisine | Europe Tamil News
Hi Ahila! Just hopping around the blogosphere, thought I’d say hey 🙂 if you want to return the favor, come visit me in my world over at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com and let’s be friends 🙂
You have a wonderful blog and beautiful collection of Sri Lankan recipes. Glad I stumbled on your blog.
Thank you, Gloria. Hope you enjoy trying out some of the Sri Lankan recipes!
yes sure!
Hi there! I’ve nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Acceptance is purely optional, but if you’re interested come and check out the rules for acceptance at my blog!
https://ineedafeed.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/versatile-blogger-award-2/
Hi Ahila
Your blog is lovely! We had been to Sri Lanka in 2009 & fell in love with the place and although I didn’t get to try much of Sri Lankan cuisine, I’m so eager to learn from you!
Hugs
Ahila
Hi Divya, Thank you 🙂 Lovely to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Sri Lanka and I hope you do enjoy trying out some of the recipes on this blog.
Oops I meant “Hugs
Divya”
Lovely blog! Look forward to reading many of your post:)
Thank you, Rashmi.
Hi Ahila. You had followed my first blogging project, which I’m just about to shut down. I really hope you’ll head to christinanifong.com, my new baby, and Follow there, too. Thanks!
Love what you’re doing here, BTW!
Thank you for letting me know about your new blog.
Of course! And thank you for the Follow. Look forward to sharing lots of cooking together!
Today I found two Sri Lankan recipe blogs, I am in luck. Will try lots 😀 thanks gals & wish you happy cooking 🙂