With hospitality at its core, Sri Lankans embrace the concept of “the guest is God” across the island. Ensuring that their guests feel welcome, comfortable, and valued, hosts are seen offering welcoming cups of tea before serving lavish meals. In this class, Vindi Rathnayake will share some of her favorite dishes for treating her guests and you’ll make kaha bath (yellow rice with warm spices); fish and potato croquettes; kaju maaluwa (cashew coconut milk curry); batu moju (deep-fried eggplant in a vinegar sauce); ala thel daala (devilled potatoes); cucumber salad; and papadam from scratch!

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