Bitter Gourd Curry and Moju 🥒 + Pineapple Jelly Dessert Made Fresh in My Sri Lankan Village Kitchen

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Farm fresh bitter gourd right from my garden — and this time, I turned it into a rich stuffed bitter gourd masala curry, a spicy bitter gourd moju with dried fish, and even a refreshing pineapple jelly dessert! This video is all about traditional Sri Lankan cooking, village harvests, and homemade recipes using garden-fresh ingredients. ➡️ The bitter gourd vines you’ll see in this episode come from a mix of seeds, including rare white bitter gourd gifted by my uncle and special varieties from a friend at the Department of Agriculture. As I harvested them, memories of my grandmother’s famous bitter gourd sambol came rushing back — the kind she made with care and love using a stone mortar. With today’s harvest, I prepared a hearty Sri Lankan bitter gourd masala stuffed with spices like cumin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, lemongrass, and more — all blended with curd, tomato, and onion for that deep, traditional flavor. I also lightly battered and fried the bitter gourd flowers, similar to how I once cooked winged bean blossoms. All this was served with basmati yellow rice, dhal curry, and gotukola sambol — a classic Sri Lankan feast. ➡️ To cool off after working in the pineapple-scented "Gale" plantation, I made a quick pineapple jelly pudding — a tropical dessert perfect for warm days. And to finish the day, I whipped up a spicy bitter gourd moju using freshly picked chilies and washed dried fish, served with string hoppers and kiri hodi. This video is a full village food experience: harvest to plate, from bitter gourd curry to pineapple pudding, filled with natural ingredients and traditional Sri Lankan cooking methods. 💬 Have you ever tried bitter gourd in a stuffed curry or moju? Which of these dishes would you taste first? Let me know in the comments below! ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Poorna - The nature Girl using this Link! ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/PoornaThenaturegirl?sub_confirmation=1 ************* *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Poorna - The Nature Girl! Immerse yourself in the rich world of Sri Lankan cuisine, culture, and the serene beauty of our countryside.* 💛🇱🇰 Here, you'll watch me harvest and hand-cook every meal, demonstrating an environmentally friendly and healthy approach to cooking. ➡️ I'm Poorna, hailing from the lush paradise of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. Ayubowan...! I will be your guide, introducing you to the vibrant landscapes, authentic Sri Lankan meals, folklore, art, and more. From the moment you join me, you'll embark on a journey that highlights the unique flavors and traditions of Sri Lankan cuisine, all while appreciating the natural beauty of our environment. . You'll find recipes for delicious, authentic foods and the stories behind artistic drawings, making this a unique challenge for me on social media. Expect to see everything from the initial harvest of fresh ingredients to the final preparation of mouthwatering dishes. One of the key aspects of my channel is the emphasis on sustainability and the use of eco-friendly cooking practices. Whether it's creating meals from scratch using home-grown produce or sharing tips on reducing waste in the kitchen, I aim to inspire you to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. ➡️ You will also get to experience a slice of life in Sri Lanka, seeing how we live, celebrate, and enjoy the simple pleasures of our island life. My goal is to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience, so you feel a genuine connection to our culture and culinary heritage. Thank you for joining me on this journey! Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait to share more of Sri Lanka's beauty and flavor with you. I am excited to share my home and our traditions with you! 🎬 *Subscribe to my channel and hit the bell (🔔) to never miss a video!* ************* All rights reserved Poorna-The nature girl ©️ ************* ✅ Follow Poorna - The nature Girl on social media: Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/slnaturegirl/ Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/poorna_the_nature_girl/ TikTok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@poorna_thenaturegirl ✅ Watch all my videos(playlist) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBAMCN9-nLLU9jUMhwnVgyA6D9lnH8f8k ✅ Music: Poorna - The nature girl ©️ ************* #Poorna #PoornaTheNatureGirl #SriLankanCuisine #BitterGourdRecipes #VillageCooking #TraditionalFood #HomeCooking #NaturalFoods #SriLankanFood #GardenHarvest #CookingVideos #StuffedCurry #EcoFriendlyCooking #NatureLover