New Year Corner

Sinhala and Tamil New Year has always been a special time for me, but this year it felt even more meaningful. Since we recently moved to a new country and settled into a new home, I wanted to make this Awrudu truly memorable by bringing a piece of home into our celebration . especially through our traditional sweets.

Even though I’m not very experienced in making them, I spent hours scrolling through social media and found some perfect recipes to try. The process itself was such a refreshing and heartwarming experience. The familiar aroma filling the kitchen while Awrudu songs playing in the background, and the excitement of recreating something so close to my heart,  it all made me feel beautifully connected to home again.I started with mung kavum, and to my surprise, it came out really well , golden, perfectly shaped, and delicious. Then I moved on to kokis, one of my all-time favorites. Since I’ve made it a few times before, I managed to get it just right ,crispy, light, and picture-perfect. Seeing my table slowly fill up with these traditional sweets gave me such a deep sense of joy and pride.

On New Year’s morning, we woke up early and began cooking at the auspicious time. I made kiribath (milk rice) and arranged the table in a simple yet meaningful way. After offering the first portion to Lord Buddha, we spent some peaceful moments doing our religious rituals. Later came my favorite part ,sharing food with friends and family, laughing, and enjoying every bite of our Awrudu feast together.For me, New Year isn’t just about food, clothes, or customs. It’s a time to reconnect, forgive, and start fresh a gentle restart that reminds me how rich our culture is, not only in flavor but also in love, unity, and warmth.

Bakcground Story 

It has always been an amazing feeling when the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is just around the corner. Since my childhood, I have grown up surrounded by so many beautiful memories like; family, food, religion and our cultural traditions. Back then, I used to wonder why everything had to be so traditional and why we always had to follow certain customs. But now, as an adult, I truly feel that sense of belonging to my country, my traditions, and to everything that has shaped who I am today. After moving to another country, I found myself wanting to reconnect with those nostalgic memories every April, especially through making Sri Lankan Aurudu sweets.

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Kokis

Milk Rice