Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts presents ‘Zests of Cinnamon’ with a contemporary Sri Lankan twist to a few authentic ‘Avurudu Sweets’. Chef Julinda Pushpakumara of Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa takes you through a few fantastic recipes to suit the season.

Chocolate Kokis is probably the most famous Contemporary Sri Lankan Avurudu Sweet! Well here’s how you could learn to make it at home!

Everyone loves Chocolate Chips! Here’s Chef Julinda Pushpakumara preparing a ‘Wandu Aappa’ with a new mouth watering ingredient.

PIzza? Halapa? Well here’s a fantastic combination that you wouldn’t want to miss!

 Ever heard of Blueberries mixed with Kavum? You can make it yourself! Check out this cool recipe!

Here’s Chef Julinda preparing a fantastic version of ‘Panipol’ in the last recipe of the latest ‘Avurudu Treats’ segment.

Hope you enjoyed another wonderful segment on authentic culinary experiences on Cinnamon U. If you have tried any of the above recipes or if you have any questions, please let us know. Inbox us on www.facebook.com/cinnamonhotels or send us in a mail on socialmedia@cinnamonhotels.com

Have a wonderful Sinhala and Tamil New Year from all of us at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts!

CinnamonU embarks on a journey through Kandy to create a unique culinary experience.

Here’s Chef Raminda Premarathne creating a contemporary Sri Lankan dish made using a Freshwater Common Carp and ‘Raja Ala’ also known as the King of Yams which are both indigenous to the hill capital Kandy.

The fish is made using a technique called ‘Paupiette’, using a banana leaf and the ‘Raja Ala’ is combined with Risotto Rice. The two ingredients complement each other perfectly to create a well balanced main dish completed with the fattiness of the fish combined with the tangy coriander marination and finished with the creaminess of the risotto laid on a bed of sauteed vegetables.

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Enjoy life’s best moments with CinnamonU

I will be brief. It is 2AM and only 4 hours away of our wake up call. And, just in case you haven’t been here before, I am NOT a morning person so it won’t be easy to wake up. At all.

Anyway, here is my particular chronicle of these two first days at TBCAsia – the first Travel Bloggers Conference in Asia! – which is being held in Sri Lanka at the moment. Lucky me, I got to come 2 weeks in advance and explore a bit of the West and South coasts as well as the central part of the island on my own. But finally yesterday that changed, and since then, I am moving around with other 50 international travel bloggers. FUN!

Based in Habarana, we have been exploring the area for the last day and a half. Have a look at my highlights of the North Central Province.

Witnessing ‘The Gathering’ at Kaudulla National Park, where wild elephants socialize daily metres away from your safari jeep.

Going all the way to the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Well worth climbing more than one thousand steps!

Enjoying sunset at Polonnaruwa, the royal ancient city of Polonnaru District, among picture perfect landscapes and Unesco’s World Heritage monuments. 

Enjoying sunset at Polonnaruwa, the royal ancient city of Polonnaru District, among picture perfect landscapes and Unesco’s World Heritage monuments.