Hummingbird Flower recipes! 🥘 I cook (kathurumurunga) Delicious & Traditional Sri Lankan Dishes

kathurumurunga leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach maintains nutritional value while being more accessible.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is traditional in Sri Lankan cuisine.

The creator mentions using hummingbird flower/kathurumurunga flower in the recipe.

Chop onion and bell peppers (red and green) for the filling.

Add scotch bonnets and long beans to the mixture.

Incorporate ginger and garlic into the filling.

Season with turmeric, pepper, chilli flakes, curry powder, and salt.

Add butter and eggs to the mixture for binding.

Combine wheat flour and corn flour with water to form a dough.

Roll out the dough and fill with the prepared mixture.

Fry the rolls in coconut oil until golden brown.

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