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First, prepare the rice. Rinse it thoroughly then place in a pot. Add salt and water, then bring to a boil on medium heat. Cover and let it simmer on a low heat until the rice absorbs all the ...

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, coconut, onion, pandan leaves, salt and shortening or butter. Mix by hand for 2 minutes to incorporate the ingredients.

Welikada Prison is set to prepare the largest milk rice dish in Sri Lanka to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on April 14. ... Around 400 kilograms of rice and 200 kilograms of grated coconut—much ...