Cooking Corner by Ayesha

08/05/2026

08/02/2026

* Soy Meat Curry for a Temple Food Offering

08/02/2026

Soy meat curry for the temple

05/12/2026

Soft, creamy kiri bath paired with rich dhal curry, fiery Maldives sambol, and perfectly spiced fish curry. A plate full of comfort, heat, and pure Sri Lankan flavor in every bite. The balance of creamy coconut milk rice with bold curries and sambol makes this meal simple, satisfying, and unforgettable.

Nothing beats a homemade Sri Lankan breakfast served warm and spicy.

Cooking Corner by Ayesha ✨

05/09/2026

Golden crispy hoppers with a soft fluffy center paired with rich spicy fish curry. Comfort food at its best. Every bite brings that perfect mix of crunch, warmth and bold Sri Lankan flavors straight to the table.

Made with love at Cooking Corner by Ayesha 🤍

05/08/2026

Spicy fish curry, creamy lotus root curry, and fresh mukunuwana mallum served over soft keeri samba rice, all wrapped in a fragrant banana leaf. Every bite brings together rich Sri Lankan flavours, earthy spices, and the comforting warmth of a home cooked meal.

05/06/2026

Soft, fluffy and melt in your mouth Marshmallow Pudding made with dreamy pink and pistachio layers. Light, creamy and perfectly chilled, this colorful dessert is a treat for every sweet lover. Topped with crunchy nuts for the perfect bite, it’s simple, elegant and absolutely irresistible.

05/05/2026

Golden, lacy hoppers fresh off the pan — some classic, some turned into delicate flower-shaped beauties, and of course the star… soft, creamy egg hoppers right in the center. Paired with a bold, spicy fish curry that doesn’t play games.

It’s that kind of meal where you tell yourself “just one more”… five times. The crispy edges, the soft middle, and that curry soaking into everything — honestly, this is comfort food with attitude.

If you know, you know. And if you don’t… you’re missing out.

Cooking Corner by Ayesha

05/02/2026

There’s something so comforting about going back to the simplest foods… the kind that don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated recipes to feel special.

A bowl of soft, naturally sweet purple yam, freshly boiled until tender. Paired with a generous handful of grated coconut, slightly coarse, slightly creamy. And of course, the bold kick that brings everything together… a spoonful of lunu miris — spicy, salty, full of flavor.

This is the kind of meal that feels like home.

Every bite is a balance. The sweetness of the yam, the mellow richness of coconut, and that fiery punch from the lunu miris that wakes everything up. You mix it gently with your fingers, take a bite, and suddenly it’s not just food… it’s a memory, a feeling, a moment.

It reminds you of slow mornings, simple kitchens, and meals shared without rush. No distractions, no noise… just good, honest food made with love.

Sometimes we chase complicated dishes, but dishes like this quietly remind us — simplicity is where the real magic is.

Would you eat this with your hands the traditional way? Because honestly… that’s the best way to enjoy it.

04/30/2026

There’s something really comforting about a plate like this. No fuss, just honest food that hits every craving in one bowl.

Today’s spread is all about bold, home-style flavors layered over warm samba rice. You’ve got that beautiful balance going on. The deviled kangkung brings a deep, smoky heat with just the right kick of spice and garlic. It’s the kind of green that doesn’t feel like a side dish. It stands on its own.

Then there’s the spicy fish curry, rich and fragrant, with that slow-building heat that lingers in the best way. The fish looks tender and soaked in all that masala goodness. Every bite feels like it’s been simmered with care.

The dhal curry adds that soft, comforting contrast. Creamy, mildly spiced, and grounding the whole plate. It ties everything together without overpowering anything.

And the lotus root curry brings in texture and a subtle earthiness. Slightly crunchy, slightly tender, and soaking up all those spices beautifully. It’s one of those ingredients that quietly steals the show.

Put it all together with samba rice and you’ve got a plate that’s full of warmth, depth, and real home-cooked soul. Nothing fancy, just seriously good food that speaks for itself.