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  Boiled eggs, Stir-fried mushrooms, Steamed veggies, Brown bread slice toasted and lightly buttered and a slice of raw tomatoes                          Bubbly batter cod fish, steamed broccoli, boiled eggs and steamed carrots                                                                                      Air-fried sardines Sardine fish pan-fried in sesame oil, steamed veggies, stir-fried mushrooms and steamed garlic cloves                                  An assortment of vegetables in vibrant colours, stir-fried mushrooms and a couple of fried fish fillets or a boiled egg to go with them, has the culinary potential to be a favourite choice for a complete and healthy dinner. Rather than boiling veggies, they are steamed here to keep their natural goodness intact.  Also, mushrooms are stir-fried lightly in soy sauce so that they enhance the taste of this platter. I have introduced garlic into this, because of its invaluable health benefits as a cholesterol buster and a purifier o

This wonderfully-buttery sponge cake with a soft golden top crust is the first cake that every aspiring cake-baker must get right. We all know that in everything we do, the first step matters a lot.  If the first step goes exactly as planned, it will boost confidence, which in turn catapult us to be more adventurous. First, master the art of making this simple but full-of-promises sponge cake as it gives a clear insight into all the baking techniques and you will be baking t glorious varieties of cakes in no time! All the tips and techniques are given here, so, nothing can go wrong. Even if you are baking for the first time, do not worry, nothing could possibly go wrong if you follow the timings and techniques. Whip this cake out and serve it around with love! Ingredients you'll need; Ingredients           Amounts Self R. flour      200g Margarine          20 0g Caster sugar     250g Eggs                        4 Milk                   1/4cup Lemon juice    1tsp Vanilla            

"Eat salads and forget the taste of all bad foods!" say the chefs who firmly believe health and taste can co-exist. Let's do it today! It's not very tough if you put your heart and soul into it while taking baby steps to make a real difference! Low in calories and full of nutritional value, salads are the best way to help disappear that annoying bulge in the midriff. It's not an easy mission, but you must really bring yourself to love salads as much as you do delicious rich dishes, takeaways, fast foods  etc. Frightening statistics show they are the real killers! However, once you bring yourself to eat salads regularly, the tasteful memory of those high-calorie diets gradually fades away from your brain which in turn prompts your taste buds to adjust accordingly. Trust me! You will never crave that juicy burger, oil-dripping chips, Chinese takeaway or any too-oily, home-cooked or restaurant foods anymore. Once reached that point, for instance, you will be a

Sri Lankan Coconut Sambol - Video clip නියම ලන්කාවෙ සම්බෝලය This is the authentic version of Sri Lankan sambol/sambal or best known as Pol Sambol. In Sinhalese, "Pol" means coconut and "Sambol" is a condiment that accompanies the main meal. It is not a secret that whoever tasted this most sought-after Sri Lankan Sambol, will never forget the unique taste of it. The most surprising fact is that you will need just basic ingredients to make this delicious relish and a novice might wonder how only a few things put together could bring out such bursts of flavours that elevates the taste of the entire meal with its presence. It is super easy to make this if you have the right equipment; pestle and mortar or grinding stone as only they grind the coconuts and the rest of the ingredients into the right consistency. However, in many modern kitchens, as they are replaced by electric gadgets, you can use a hand blender or a food processor to do the job. If you are not in the m

Chinese God Oil/Chilli Oil Video Clip Add Magic to your Chinese fried rice, Noodles or Dumplings You will need: Ingredients                         Quantities Ripened red chillies   7/8 Spring onions                3 sprigs Garlic                               5 Red chilli powder      1tbsp Salt                                  1tsp Sugar                               1 tsp Vinegar                          1tbsp Sesame oil                     2 tbsp Sesame seeds                1tbsp Let's make it: In a dish, add everything apart from sugar and sesame oil Give a good mix, crushing with the back of the spoon Now heat sesame oil under a very high flame until the smoking point. Let the oil smoke for a while Gradually pour on top of the chilli mixture Now add sugar and mix until it all comes together Done! You can store this in a plastic container in the fridge for up to a month, only if anything is left till then!