All posts tagged: Mains

Peri Peri Chicken influenced curry chicken roast ( The Island way )

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A good roasted chicken recipe is a part of the any good family recipe vault. I feel like it is never enough how many times I make it. it is so delicious, elegant, and simple and at the same time so versatile. If that is not enough reasons to love it, how about the fact that you can serve it with many sides and feed a crowd with a snap. This and so many other reasons that I do not even know, I am always looking for good chicken recipes. I did my post with the title Island way, even though my islanders do not do roasting that often. We do more curried chicken than roasted for our day today meals. Roasting is done in special occasions. It is not surprising to see the spice roots however, looking back at the Southwestern European and Indian influence embedded deep in our way of cooking. Sri Lankan cooking has evolved so much since Portuguese occupation of the island back in 15 th century, even though it is …

CAULIFLOWER AND SWEET POTATOES IN YOGURT-CURRY SAUCE

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At the risk of being repetitive, I must tell you this was a total winner and yes, it will go into our regular rotation. Other veggies can be used, like potatoes, green beans, butternut squash. The method won’t change. This side dish is rich and light at the same time. Contrary to most curries that […] CAULIFLOWER AND SWEET POTATOES IN YOGURT-CURRY SAUCE

Lentil and Squash Soup

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Lentils are the hype and is a really good source of complex carbs, proteins and trace nutrients if you are trying to add more plant-based foods into your diet. Eating more plant-based foods is evidently good for preventing those not so good blood glucose spikes and keep the cravings at curb. Lentils will also make flavorful soup and curry base and carry array of other vegetables into next level. It also tastes divine with coconut cream and spices like cinnamon, cardamom. But mostly I like it because it was and is my favorite food growing up. Yellow lentil curry and rice with ensemble of three or more curries that my mom makes is always a dream meal for me. And my kids are following the suite when it comes to lentil curry. Having said that with two young kids and homeschool routines making my dream meal or getting them to eat it is not always an easy thing. So, what does this mom do?  she combines her two favorite curries and elevate it into a …