I had coffee today with the gorgeous Spice Girl, who was in my neck of the woods for a meeting.
As we were leaving, she handed me not only a large bag of the most unusual Turkish Delight I’ve ever tried, but also a complete meal – purchased from Janani, a well known Sri Lankan restaurant in Homebush. What you see above is only a tiny portion of what she gave me – there was enough for dinner for two, lunch for me tomorrow and I was able to send a small tasting plate to both Pete D and Maude.
The interesting noodley things at the bottom of the photo are string hoppers, a traditional Sri Lankan pancake, made from red rice flour. Each one is a flat disc, constructed from a swirl of noodles. These were accompanied by the yellow curry – a sour, mildly spicy soup with tomato, onion and potato pieces.
Of course, the Spice Girl, my Convergent Other, also bought my all time favourite dish from Janani – the eggplant curry. I absolutely adore this, and have been known to make Pete drive to Homebush just to buy me a small serve (they also do a mean lime rice, if you ever get there).
I’m feeling very blessed to have such generous friends – thanks again for thinking of me, Spice Girl!
Fig Jam and Lime Cordial 
Talk about blessings….aren’t good friends just so. I also just shared a tale of friendship blessings! And all the food looks delish…thanks Spice Girl…on Celia’s behalf
It really was delicious, Oz, and I truly am blessed with wonderful friends! :)
It was my pleasure Celia….glad you enjoyed it. I also love that eggplant curry. The crab curry is another one of my faves at Janani. :)
And you are a very generous friend yourself m’dear so it is only right that you attract that back!
Thanks again, SG! Crab curry – I’ve never even noticed it on the menu! Must look out for it next time I’m there…
Hi,
I have been looking at your website and was wondering if the above restaurant is really celiac as I would like to take a friend who has the condition. Another thing where can I buy the bread that you have been taking about?
Thanks
Hi Marylyn,
I have no idea if Janani is coeliac-friendly, you would definitely need to call them to check. I somehow think it’s unlikely though, as many of the dishes would probably have cornflour in them. Please note that most things on my blog are NOT gluten-free, only the occasional ones marked as such.
I don’t know of anywhere to buy gluten-free bread – but the recipe we use to make it is here.
Cheers, Celia