A.H. Karuna’s Receipes

Curry Powder There are as many different types of curry powders as there are languages in South Asia! This is A.H. Karuna’s version. Ingredients coriander – 50g cumin seed – 50g black pepper – 50g cinnamon – 50g turmeric – 5g cardamom – 15 seeds cloves – 15 seeds curry leaves – a handful chilies – 5g Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in large flat metal pan. 2. Let it roast in the sun for two hours. a. Alternative: roast in oven for 10 minutes until general color is brown. 3. Crush all ingredients with a mortar and pestle. 4. Use a sifter to separate larger pieces from the crushed powder. Repeat steps 3-4 as needed until everything has been crushed into curry powder.

Kokis Kokis is a deep-fried Dutch sweetmeat that remains a part of contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine. It is a must-eat during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festives. A kokis mold is needed to obtain the distinctive flower shape.