Sonali’s easy Sinhalese recipes are perfect for summer entertaining: kadalai, a quick and easy snack of chickpeas with onion, curry leaves, mustard seeds, chunks of coconut and a hint of chilli, served in a bamboo cone; marinated whole red snapper baked wrapped in banana leaves; a dry, pepper beef curry, served with a mango, red onion, coriander, mint and roasted cashew salad; marinated chicken skewered with fresh pineapple wedges, grilled and served with a spicy satay sauce; turmeric rice, a perfect complement to any meal, with all the health benefits of turmeric, flavoured with fragrant spices and coconut milk; and finally, seasonal fruit skewers served with buffalo curd and coconut treacle dipping sauce.


Sri Lankan: Easy Entertaining
Exotic Summer Entertaining
Whether you want to explore a new cuisine, learn some new techniques or simply expand your cooking repertoire, our highly experienced instructors will show you how to prepare delicious dishes that are guaranteed to impress. Click here for more information the class format.
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About the Chef
Sonali Peiris
Culinary Teacher, Miris Products & Miristrails
Sonali Peiris started Miris products, named after the Sinhalese word for chilli, in 2005 with a traditional mustard recipe handed down through four generations of Sri-Laken women. The hand crafted range has grown to 14 products including award winning chutneys, sauces and dukkahs. Wishing to preserve her Burgher-Sinhalese heritage, Sonali convinced her mother to share recipes acquired in a traditional family where festivities were celebrations of food. Currently they are collaborating on a Sri-Lankan cook book. Sonali’s passion for this tropical island has led her to share her knowledge in presenting cooking classes and, undertaking cultural and culinary tours to its’ different regions. More
