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Guided, immersive video lessons from Sri Lanka's most respected culinary practitioners — covering techniques, history, and the science behind Hela cooking.

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Our Masterclass series is currently in production. Be among the first to access these courses when they launch. Early members receive exclusive access and a significant discount on the full curriculum.

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The Architecture of Spice
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Essential
Chef Lakmal Silva

The Architecture of Spice

A comprehensive exploration of Sri Lankan spice blending: how to build curry powders from scratch, understand the role of each component, balance heat and fragrance, and adapt traditional spice profiles to modern palates. Covers roasting, grinding, proportions, and storage techniques used by professional Sri Lankan chefs.

Curry powder composition
Spice roasting techniques
Regional spice variations
Balancing heat and aroma
Duration4h 20m
Modules12 Lessons
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Ocean to Table: Coastal Curries
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Advanced
Chef Nimali Fernando

Ocean to Table: Coastal Curries

Sri Lanka's coastline spans 1,340 km, and its seafood traditions are as diverse as its fishing communities. This course covers the full arc of coastal cooking — from selecting the freshest catch at a morning market to mastering the distinct curry styles of the Western, Southern, and Eastern provinces. Learn the techniques behind ambul thiyal, jaffna crab curry, and negombo prawn preparations.

Selecting fresh coastal seafood
Ambul thiyal (sour fish curry)
Jaffna-style crab preparation
Coconut milk extraction and use
Duration3h 45m
Modules8 Lessons
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Perfecting Kiribath & Sambol
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Fundamentals
Master Saman

Perfecting Kiribath & Sambol

Kiribath — milk rice — is Sri Lanka's most auspicious dish, served at every significant life event from New Year to weddings. This foundational course teaches the correct rice variety, coconut milk ratio, heat management, and the art of cutting kiribath into diamond shapes. Paired with lessons on all essential sambols: lunu miris, pol sambol, seeni sambol, and gotukola.

Selecting the right rice variety
Coconut milk ratios for kiribath
Cutting and presentation
All four essential sambols
Duration2h 15m
Modules5 Lessons
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What you will learn.

Authentic Techniques

Methods sourced directly from Sri Lankan culinary practitioners — not adaptations, but the real thing.

Historical Context

Understand why a dish exists: its colonial history, regional variations, and cultural significance.

Professional Standards

The precision of a professional kitchen applied to traditional recipes, with modern tools and measurement.

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