Happy New Year to all my wonderful readers! 2018 has come and gone, and the Flavor Bender grew from strength to strength, all thanks to you guys! Thank you for trying my recipes, sharing them with your loved ones, letting me know about it and helping me grow this dream of mine. It wouldn’t be…
Sri Lankan
The Best Baked Fish Cutlets (Baked Fish Croquettes)
A healthier alternative to deep-fried fish cutlets (fish croquettes), these Baked Fish Cutlets are filled with a spicy fish filling and coated with a deliciously crispy, crunchy, golden breadcrumb coating! Perfect for snacking. Plus, they are indistinguishable from deep-fried cutlets in terms of taste, texture and appearance! One of my favorite snacks in the world…
Curried Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A spicy, flavorful beef curry paired with gooey, melted cheese – this simple Curried Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich is ultimate comfort food times two! When I was a kid, cheese toasties were life! 🙂 Cheese toasties (or jaffles as they were known in NZ and Australia), are sealed grilled cheese sandwiches made in a sandwich…
Sri Lankan Curried Beef Buns (Sri Lankan Mas Paan)
Pillowy soft, delicious bread buns with a flavor-packed, spicy, satisfying, curried beef filling, and a great meat filling to bread ratio – these Sri Lankan Curried Beef Buns (Sri Lankan Mas Paan) are perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or as an appetizer/snack! Stuffed bread is legendary in Sri Lanka. It’s both comfort food and…
Sri Lankan Devilled Beef (Spicy Dry Beef Curry)
Spicy, tangy and sweet, this Sri Lankan Devilled Beef (Spicy Dry Beef Curry) recipe combines Sri Lankan and Chinese cuisine with devilishly flavorful results! A staple in many Sri Lankan restaurants, and the perfect side dish to enjoy with a cold beer, this recipe can also be made with chicken, pork, lamb or mutton as…
Ribbon Cake (Swirled Pastel Cake)
This classic Sri Lankan Ribbon Cake is a fun, pastel colored, swirled vanilla cake, perfect for birthdays and celebratory moments in your life! It’s soft, light, buttery and tastes absolutely delicious. It’s a great base for an easy pastel Easter cake too! With a few buttercream decorations and Easter candy, this makes the perfect pastel…
Sri Lankan Chicken Kottu Roti – Famous Sri Lankan Street Food!
There’s a reason why Chicken Kottu Roti is insanely popular in Sri Lanka! Chopped flatbread mixed and mashed together with chicken and vegetables and lots of aromatic spices, this chicken kottu roti recipe is as delicious as it is comforting, and it also works splendidly as an anti-hangover meal! 🙂 I’ve also provided tips and…
The Best Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
If you’re looking for the BEST chicken curry recipe, then this authentic Sri Lankan Chicken Curry recipe will tick all the boxes! I’ve also provided some tips on how to cook this incredibly flavorful chicken curry and how to adapt it to your taste! If there’s one dish that I could quite literally make with…
How to make Rose Syrup (Falooda Syrup) for cocktails and drinks
An easy and versatile Rose Syrup (or Vanilla Rose Syrup or Falooda Syrup) to elevate your cocktails and mocktails, to sweeten your teas and lattes, or drizzle over cakes, crepes and pancakes! This gorgeous floral syrup is made with rose water and is also used as the base for falooda (a rose syrup milkshake popular…