Flavors of a Diva
My Delicious Story
HEY THERE I’M SANDU!
I started Flavors of a Diva in September 2021 and the main point of this website is to share recipes and recipe videos. This is what I started as a casual hobby for nights and weekends while I was working as a marketing coordinator. Here you’ll find delicious and spicy recipes, especially Sri Lankan recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos.
Pol sambol or Coconut sambol is a delightful and flavorful condiment that can be served with rice and curry, bread, or as a side dish for various meals. Enjoy the rich taste of coconut and the spicy kick of chilies in this Sri Lankan classic!
Fried Tempered Mackerel is a sumptuous seafood dish that marries the robust flavors of mackerel with a tantalizing blend of spices and a crispy texture. Whether enjoyed as a main course or part of a larger meal, this dish offers a memorable dining experience that combines the best of taste, texture, and aroma.
Cucumber salad is a delightful and healthy addition to any meal. Its crisp texture, refreshing taste, and versatility make it a favorite among both chefs and home cooks. Whether you enjoy it as a side dish for rice and curry, a light lunch, or a topping for grilled meats and fish, cucumber salad is a classic recipe that never goes out of style.
Kunisso Pol Mallum (Yellow Sambol) is a versatile accompaniment and is often served as a side dish, especially with traditional Sri Lankan breakfast items like hoppers and string hoppers. It’s also a staple in many Sri Lankan households, enjoyed for its ability to elevate the overall dining experience with its vibrant and bold flavors.
Beans Mallum is a cherished Sri Lankan dish, known as “Bonchi Mallum,”, “බෝංචි මැල්ලුම, බෝංචි මැල්ලුම්” that celebrates the simplicity and vibrancy of the country’s cuisine. It combines finely chopped green beans with fragrant coconut, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Cooked with mustard seeds and turmeric, it offers earthy and aromatic notes.
Sri Lankan tempered potatoes, locally known as “Ala Thel Dala,” are a culinary treasure deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan cuisine. This delightful dish is a testament to the island nation’s bold and aromatic flavors, a perfect harmony of spices and potatoes that has been savored for generations.
Sri Lankan Butter Cake is a culinary treasure, a testament to the beauty of simplicity. Whether enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or savored on its own, this dessert is a unique and delightful journey for your taste buds. So, why wait? Dive into the world of Sri Lankan Butter Cake and savor the sweet slice of island bliss that awaits.
Sri Lankan tempered sprats and pol sambol are more than just dishes; they are a cultural experience that embodies the heart and soul of Sri Lankan cuisine.
When it comes to the Lentil Curry, every Sri Lankan enjoys this delicious curry. Some of us have this curry for all three meals of the day. GIVE THIS A TRY!
This recipe shows you how to make spicy fish curry. This curry will go well with anything. Not only with rice, but also with noodles, Roti and etc. Give it a try and you will not regret it.
Broccoli is a very nutritious green. No matter how you make this, the taste will never disappoint your taste buds. Broccoli is really good for your eyesight, balances your hormones and it will make your immune system strong. This recipe shows you how to make this as a “Mallum” in Sri Lankan cuisine.
When you make this Tempered Chicken, you can enjoy it on special occasions as well as with your family. And most people have asked me for the recipe, So this shows you how to make a spicy tempered chicken dish
As Sri Lankans our main food is rice. We cannot stay without eating rice at least a single meal per day and because of that, we love to try different types of rice dishes. So I am going to show you how to make Spicy Tomato Rice. This dish won’t take more than 20 minutes of your time and it is so easy to make.
Tempered Mackerel Fish & Dhal curry is a favorite combo of every Sri Lankan. So if you guys like spicy food like me, this recipe is for you! This shows you how to make Spicy Tempered Mackerel Fish.
It is a spicy egg curry that can be made within 15-20 minutes. This dish goes really well with bread, string hoppers, and rice. Give it a try and you will not regret it.
Most of us don’t like to eat greens, but this green, which is “KangKong” may be one of those greens that we love to eat, especially when stir-fried. So this stir fry is made according to the Chinese style and this goes really well with fried rice. This is a really good recipe and I hope you guys will enjoy this recipe.
When you make this Tempered Chicken, you can enjoy it on special occasions as well as with your family. I made this to have with some Paratha, and I highly suggest this meal to you as well. Although I can submit other recipes, most people have asked me for the recipe for this and because of that today I am going to show you how to make a spicy tempered chicken dish.
Spring onions are very similar to leeks, but I prefer spring onions over leeks. I always use spring onions when I am making fried rice. It is mainly because of that freshness it brings to that rice and the tastes it gives. Not only that, have you ever tried tempered spring onions? it tastes heavenly. The best part is it won’t take more than 15 minutes to make this dish and this goes really well with most Sri Lankan curry dishes.
Most probably every Sri Lankan? It is in our blood to like fish because we are from an island right? But still, some of us get fed up with eating fish as a curry every day. But the dish I am gonna show you will change that.
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Cooking
Cooking demands attention, patience, and above all, respect for the gifts of the earth. It is a form of worship, a way of giving thanks.
Moreover, Cooking requires confident guesswork and improvisation — experimentation and substitution, dealing with failure and uncertainty in a creative way.