Flavours of Sri Lanka

I’m Chitra from a traditional Sri Lankan family. Government certified and award winning cooking & baking teacher since 1989, awarded the Inspirational woman of the year award in 2011. I present you a unique culinary journey that will indulge you in a hands on Sri Lankan cuisine experience. The venue is easily accessible through the Colombo-Kandy highway, nestled in a tranquil area within Kandy city limits. Please refer my featured article on New York Times (Jan 30, 2019) under Frugal traveler “Sri Lanka, an Island Nation That Is Best Savored Slowly” By Lucas Peterson who enjoyed the Flavours of Sri Lanka cooking class booked as an abnb experience.

•To start the unique culinary experience, I will lead you to my home garden where you can pick some fresh vegetables, herbs & ingredients which will then go into our mouthwatering Sri Lankan dishes. • You will also get an introduction to curries, including all ingredients and spices which we will be using, with the secrets behind the traditional way of preparing curry powder. • We will also crack coconuts, scrape it and extract coconut milk, an important ingredient in Sri Lankan cuisine. • You will get a hands on involvement with every step of preparation. • We can cook a typical Sri Lankan meal (rice with 5 curries) according to your dietary preference. All curries will be cooked in traditional clay pots by using homemade curry powder. • I will also be sharing tips about Sri Lankan cooking you will not easily find anywhere else. • Once done, we can enjoy the cooked meal while over some great conversation on history, culture & life style of Sri Lankan people.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.