Flavours of Sri Lanka

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

I’m Chitra from a traditional Sri Lankan family. Government certified and award winning cooking & baking teacher since 1989, awarded the Inspirational woman of the year award in 2011.
I present you a unique culinary journey that will indulge you in a hands on Sri Lankan cuisine experience. The venue is easily accessible through the Colombo-Kandy highway, nestled in a tranquil area within Kandy city limits.
Please refer my featured article on New York Times (Jan 30, 2019) under Frugal traveler “Sri Lanka, an Island Nation That Is Best Savored Slowly” By Lucas Peterson who enjoyed the Flavours of Sri Lanka cooking class booked as an abnb experience.

Example Menu

Starter

A cup of Ceylon Tea

Main

Traditional Sri Lankan Lunch

- Rice - Lentil(Dhall) curry - Fish/Chicken curry - Seasonal vegetable curry - Jack fruit /Bread fruit/potato curry - Salad with fresh green leaves

Dessert

Sri Lankan Dessert / Seasonal Fruits

What's Included

Unlimited spring water (Boiled and filtered).
Dinner
Meals according to your dietary preferences (Vegan/Vegetarian or Gluten free) .
All necessary kitchen equipment
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Kandy :- Head on William Gopallawa Mawatha (Kandy - Colombo main road) 3.2 km towards Peradeniya. Turn left at Asiri Hospital Kandy on to Meda Bowala road. Destination is 50 meters ahead on the left.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

•To start the unique culinary experience, I will lead
you to my home garden where you can pick some
fresh vegetables, herbs & ingredients which will
then go into our mouthwatering Sri Lankan dishes.
• You will also get an introduction to curries, including
all ingredients and spices which we will be using, with
the secrets behind the traditional way of preparing
curry powder.
• We will also crack coconuts, scrape it and extract
coconut milk, an important ingredient in Sri Lankan
cuisine.
• You will get a hands on involvement with every step of
preparation.
• We can cook a typical Sri Lankan meal (rice with 5
curries) according to your dietary preference. All curries
will be cooked in traditional clay pots by using
homemade curry powder.
• I will also be sharing tips about Sri Lankan cooking you
will not easily find anywhere else.
• Once done, we can enjoy the cooked meal while over
some great conversation on history, culture & life style
of Sri Lankan people.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Flavours of Sri Lanka

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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