Sothi (coconut milk flavoured curry)

Sothi (coconut milk flavoured curry)

Sothi is a mild coconut curry which is cooked mainly by the South Indians and Tamils of Sri Lanka. Here is my mother’s sothi recipe which is a favourite amongst her children and grandchildren. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: Coconut milk from 1 coconut or 1 canned...
Dhal (Sambar)

Dhal (Sambar)

Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: Spices (A) – To boil Toor dhal  (split pigeon pas) – 2 rice cooker cups Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon Garlic – 1/2 pod (crushed with skin on Cooking oil – 1 tablespoon ( coconut oil or olive oil preferably) Salt...
Nasi lemak (fragrant coconut rice) with sambal

Nasi lemak (fragrant coconut rice) with sambal

Nasi lemak or coconut rice is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish. It is usually served with ikan bilis sambal (dried anchovies) Sambal: is a spicy dish with thick gravy....
Prawn Sambal

Prawn Sambal

*See Mamma Jay’s nasi lemak recipe for prawn sambal image! Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/2 kg tiger prawns  – marinate with salt, turmeric, a little chilli powder and fry until crispy 1 big tomato – chop coarsely 2 big onions – slice thinly Tamarind...
Dry Chicken Curry (Chicken Peretal)

Dry Chicken Curry (Chicken Peretal)

This Dry Chicken Curry Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: 1 medium skinless chicken – cut into small pieces 2 big Bombay onions – sliced thinly Ginger garlic paste – 2 teaspoons 5 dried chillies – tear into smaller pieces  Curry leaves –  2 sprigs...