Sri Lankan-Inspired English Breakfast Recipe

Try this Sri Lankan take on the classic English Breakfast alongside Ahmad Tea’s world famous English Breakfast blend. A combination of aromatic spices, fish, lentils and rotis make for a tasty start to the day.

Sri Lankan-Inspired English Breakfast Recipe

Difficulty

Easy

Time to Make

45 minutes

Blend

English Breakfast

FEATURED TEA

English Breakfast

To make this blend, our Tea Masters balance malty Indian Assam with brisk Ceylon and bright Kenyan teas. We use a high proportion of second flush Assam (leaves picked at the peak of their quality) to create an invigorating brew full of rich, comforting flavours.

INGREDIENTS

1-2 fillets of white fish
Turmeric
Chilli powder
1-2 eggs
Curry powder
60g red lentils
½ onion, chopped
50ml coconut milk
75g chana dal (soaked 2-3hrs)
Garlic
Chilli flakes
Coconut sambol
Pol roti

METHOD

Spiced Pan-Fried Fish Method:
1. Season fish with ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, salt, and pepper
2. Heat oil in a pan
3. Fry 3-4 mins each side until cooked through

Curry Fried Eggs Method:
1. Head oil with curry powder and chilli
2. Add eggs and fry to your liking
3. Season with salt

Dhal Curry Method:
1. Simmer lentils with 200ml water, ¼ chopped onion, and ½ tsp turmeric for 12-15 mins
2. Add coconut milk
3. Cook until creamy
4. Season to taste

Dal Vada Method:
1. Drain and roughly blend dal
2. Mix with ¼ chopped onion, ½ minced garlic clove, pinch of chilli flakes, and salt
3. Shape into small patties
4. Fry until golden and crisp