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The Lotus and the Artichoke SRI LANKA – a Culinary Adventure with Over 70 Vegan Recipes © 2015 Justin P Justin P. Moore The Lotus and the Artichoke SRI LANKA – A culinary adventure with over 70 vegan recipes © 2015 Justin P. Moore All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any form, by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical – without prior written permission of the publisher and author, except by a reviewer, who may use brief excerpts in a review. The information in this book is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. This book is intended only as an informal guide for those wishing to know more about cooking, food, and travel. In no way is this book intended to replace, countermand, or conflict with advice given to you by a physician. Likewise, caution and common sense should be used in selecting travel destinations and activities. The information in this book is general and offered without any guarantee on the part of the author and publisher. The author and publisher disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this book. English e-book v.1.0 December 2015 1st printed English edition November 2015 Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography © Justin P. Moore Photographic assistance: Laurent Pascot (pg. 8) & Julia Augustin (pgs. 4 & 5) ISBN 978-3-95575-047-3 If you obtained this e-book without paying for it... Please consider purchasing a copy of one of my printed cookbooks or downloading a purchased e-book to support the thousands of hours of work that have gone into The Lotus and the Artichoke projects. Thank you... and enjoy! www.lotusartichoke.com facebook.com/lotusartichoke instagram.com/lotusartichoke About this Cookbook...................................................................................................................................9 Adventures in SRI LANKA ........................................................................................................................11 In the Kitchen ...............................................................................................................................................20 Lucky 13 Roasted Curry Powder original spice mix ...................................................................................23 Homemade Coconut Milk how to make & use ...........................................................................................24 SALADS & SAUCES .......................................................................................................................................25 Wild Greens with mango ginger dressing ....................................................................................................27 Pearly’s Mixed Salad with carrots, radish & coconut ..................................................................................29 Hikkaduwa Sunset Salad with pineapple, basil, lime, cucumber & cashews ............................................31 Amba Salad with mango, tomato & cucumber ............................................................................................33 Pol Sambol red-hot coconut topping ............................................................................................................35 Mint Sambol refreshing coconut topping.....................................................................................................37 Seeni Sambol sweet tomato onion chutney .................................................................................................39 Tamarind Date Chutney sweet & tangy relish ............................................................................................41 Green Chutney mint coriander coconut condiment ...................................................................................42 Yellow Chutney turmeric ginger coconut condiment .................................................................................42 Lunu Miris spicy chili coconut topping .........................................................................................................43 Spicy Ketchup tomato sauce .........................................................................................................................43 SHORT EATS & SIDES .................................................................................................................................45 Kadala Thel Dala deviled chickpeas with tomatoes & spices ......................................................................47 Appa (Hoppers) coconut & rice crêpes .........................................................................................................49 Dal Vada crunchy fried lentil snacks .............................................................................................................51 Idly steamed rice lentil cakes .........................................................................................................................53 Ulunda Vada savory fried lentil donuts ........................................................................................................55 Kola Kanda ayurvedic herbal soup ...............................................................................................................57 Vegetable Roti stuffed with potatoes, carrot & leeks ..................................................................................59 Vegetable Kottu street food superstar ........................................................................................................61 Vegetable Rolls with spicy ketchup ..............................................................................................................63 Bonda batter-fried potato balls .....................................................................................................................65 Breakfast Bread fresh-baked goodness .......................................................................................................67 Pol Roti coconut flatbread .............................................................................................................................69 Papadam crispy lentil crackers ......................................................................................................................71 Sambar vegetable lentil soup ........................................................................................................................72 Paratha classic flatbread ...............................................................................................................................73 Tomato Rice red & delicious..........................................................................................................................74 Lemon Rice bright & tangy ............................................................................................................................75 6 The Lotus and the Artichoke – Sri Lanka MAIN DISHES & CURRIES .........................................................................................................................77 Jackfruit Curry Sri Lankan specialty .............................................................................................................79 Dal Curry classic lentil dish ............................................................................................................................81 Leek Curry creamy & intense ........................................................................................................................83 Ala Kiri Hodi creamy potato curry ................................................................................................................85 Beetroot Curry deep-red deliciousness .......................................................................................................87 Gowa Mallum cabbage & coconut curry ......................................................................................................89 Rocket Greens Curry stir-fried arugula .......................................................................................................91 Carrot Curry quick & tasty .............................................................................................................................93 Kaju Maluwa cashew nut curry .....................................................................................................................95 Amba Annasi mango pineapple curry ..........................................................................................................97 Bandakka Thel Dala spicy stir-fried okra .....................................................................................................99 Nivithi Maluwa spinach curry .................................................................................................................... 101 Wattakka Dal pumpkin & lentil curry ........................................................................................................ 103 Soyameat Curry Jaffna classic .................................................................................................................... 105 Bonchi stir-fried green beans ..................................................................................................................... 107 Kiri Hodi thin yellow coconut curry ............................................................................................................ 109 Sweet & Sour Brinjal tangy aubergine curry ............................................................................................ 111 Vegetable Fried Noodles with spicy Lunu Miris ......................................................................................
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