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 The Journey of Annesley Malawana: A  True  Legend in Sri Lankan Music Annesley Malawana, often referred to as the "Prince of Sri Lankan Pop Music," has had an illustrious career spanning over five decades. His contributions to the music industry have made him a beloved figure in Sri Lanka, and his story is one of passion, perseverance, and creativity. In this article, we will delve into his early beginnings, the evolution of his music career, and his thoughts on the current state of the music industry. Early Beginnings: The Spark of a Musical Journey ------------------------------------------------ Annesley's journey into music began after completing his schooling. In 1965, he returned home during the holidays and was approached by a friend about a local musician, Clarence, who was looking for a lead singer for his group. This serendipitous meeting marked the beginning of his musical career. Clarence was already a known figure in the music scene and had formed a small gr...

Butter chicken hails from northern India, where it’s known as murgh makhani. It was first created in Delhi in the 1950s, when restaurant owner Kundan Lal Gujral realized he could revive his drying-out tandoori chicken by immersing it in a flavorful gravy made of butter, tomato, and heavy cream. Seventy years later, butter chicken has become a classic in its own right. How to make the best sauce One of the keys to butter chicken is the makhani (butter) sauce. A great makhani sauce should be luscious in texture with a perfect blend of intense tomato flavor and warming spices. Garam masala, kashmiri chili, and cumin are king of the dried spices here, with finely chopped ginger and serrano chiles adding a backdrop of fresh heat. Dried fenugreek leaves, or kasoori methi, bring the perfect aromatic finish. These ingredients are easy to find online and in specialty Indian shops, but in a pinch, each teaspoon of kashmiri chili powder may be swapped out for 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne and 3/4 t...

  Naan is an irreplaceable part of Indian meals and can be paired with several delicious dishes like butter chicken, mutton curry, paneer butter masala to name a few. This naan bread recipe can be prepared with easily available ingredients in your kitchen. You can add your twist to this naan recipe by adding a delicious filling of your choice inside it and making it a stuffed naan. The traditional recipe of naan includes all-purpose flour (maida), yoghurt, baking soda, salt as per taste and some oil. Just knead it and prepare the naan. To make it aromatic and even more delicious, just add some ghee instead of oil. Naan has a lot of variants to it, such as Butter Naan, Garlic Naan, Cheese Naan and more. Making naan is quite easy, however, there is a catch to it. Adding the ingredients in the right proportion is very important for this dish. Also, if you like to eat spicy food you can add some finely chopped green chillies to the dough. To add a fusion twist to this you serve it like...

  Taste Atlas has released the rankings of  "the best food in the world" and Guess What?  Several Indian foods HAVE  found places in the Rankings. See if any of  your favorites has made it to the list 1 .  Basmati Rice   has ranked number ONE in the category of best rice varieties in the world  2. Garam Masala  - Your favorite Garam Masala Has secured the 1st spot in the category of best spice blends and seasonings 3. lassi  - Three types of Lassi -Mango, Sweet, and plain one  were ranked among the 10 best dairy drinks, Mango Lassi secured the Top Position                                                                                                             ...

Travelers on the way to Ella usually cross Bandarawela and Halfway to Ella they will see this white Dagoba on the right side and This rock-hewn statue belongs to the Dowa rock temple, which is also known as Dova cave temple or Dhowa Rajamaha Viharaya.                                            It's definitely worth a break for travelers on the way to Ella, though the Buddha statue is not as impressive as those of Aukana or Buduruwagala and though most of the murals in the cave temples are not earlier than from the 19th and 20th century. The Dowa Rock Temple (also known as “Dhowa Rajamaha Viharaya”) is famous for the only huge rock-hewn Buddha statue in Sri Lanka’s highlands. The height of the rock-hewn Buddha statue of Dowa is 11 metres (almost 38 ft). It is uncompleted and not well-preserved due to the fact that the rock is brittle. But the face is excellently car...

  Ravana Falls is a stunning waterfall situated in the hill town of Ella, Sri Lanka.  At a distance of 7 km from Ella Railway Station, It is one of the popular waterfalls in Sri Lanka and among the must VISIT places in Ella Tour Packages. The picturesque cascade known as Ravana Ella, are among the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka, as they are located near the main road connecting the central highlands with the southern plains: Many travelers are leaving the hill country along this route. Ravana Falls is about 82 feet in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. A part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, the falls is bounded by a thick blanket of forests and is considered as one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The waterfall can get extremely powerful during the rainy season and said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals but its size is reduced dramatically during the dry season. The fall is quite impressive, and one can climb o...