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Mushrooms are one of the key plant-based protein o

Mushrooms are one of the key plant-based protein options. In our work, we support plant-based food entrepreneurship to support accessibility to healthy plant-based food options.

This weekend our team engaged with farmers and entrepreneurs in the Trincomalee and Anuradhapura districts in collaboration with @ethicalxglobal to identify key needs for scaling up their livelihoods through ethical, sustainable, climate-friendly, and plant-based food entrepreneurship.

Stay tuned for more updates!

#entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #srilanka #climatechange #climateaction #foodsytems #foodsrilanka #plantbased #farmer #plantbased #mushrooms

@slycantrust @slycantrustyouth @50by40org @unclimatechange @proveg.inter @vositha @dmombauer

What's better than a chocolate cake? A vegan choco

What's better than a chocolate cake? A vegan chocolate cake!!

Check out this yummy vegan chocolate cake by @kaffi.colombo! Our team loved it!

#chocolate #cake #desserts #veganfood #vegan #vegancake #food #srilanka #crueltyfree #foodsrilanka #colombo #yummy #yummyfood #entrepreneurship #plabtbased

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How can one get plant-based Christmas goodies this

How can one get plant-based Christmas goodies this season? We are here to help you!

Check out this amazing plant-based Christmas cake by @chamsgoodies! For more info on her range of plant-based desserts and sweets, please get in touch with Chamz Goodies via their social media.

#food #plabtbased #cake #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #vegan #veganfood #vegancake #christmas #christmascake #cluetyfree

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Behind the scenes of Meatless Monday! Yesterday w

Behind the scenes of Meatless Monday!

Yesterday we were busy with our FoodShoot in which we carefully picked vegan food items, placing them in an artistic and appealing manner to create beauty in every shot.
The process is quite enjoyable and you truly get to learn more about food by how they are presented and the props used. A designers perspective is a must.

Follow all socials of Meatless Monday Sri Lanka, to see the outcome of the FoodShoot!

Our team made a visit on the 18th and 19th of Dece

Our team made a visit on the 18th and 19th of December 2022 to identify alternative plant-based protein options including those which are forest based in Sri Lanka.

The study and the visit also focused on the livelihood building on entrepreneurship focused on plant-based alternative protein options.

The community members shared their experiences and knowledge of plant-based protein sources available in the forest.

Further research activities are ongoing to identify alternative plant-based protein sources available in Sri Lanka as part of this study.

The work builds on SLYCAN Trust's work programme on ethical, sustainable and climate-friendly food systems, and cruelty-free protein options since 2015.

#plantbasedfoods #entreprenureship #livelihood #alternativeprotein #mushrooms #srilanka #plantbasedprotein #foodsystem #plantbasedentreprenuer

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Promotion: 30% discount - A collab between Ethical

Promotion: 30% discount - A collab between EthicalX, Meatless Monday and Cafe Kumbuk

Come join us at Cafe Kumbuk tomorrow and try out their new item - Pandan Sago Pudding

Discount valid only from 9.30am to 5pm.
See you there!

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Rich in antioxidants, pomegranate is used as a fol

Rich in antioxidants, pomegranate is used as a folk medicine in many countries and cultures, including Sri Lanka.

The fruit is six-sided with a smooth and leathery skin and colour ranging from brownish yellow to red. Pomegranates grow well in dry zones, and people believe that it may have the ability to prevent cancer.

Tell us about other folk medicine fruits that you know in the comment section!

#fruitsinseason #homegarden #tropicalfruitfarm #veganfoodshareplantbased #plantbasedfoodsystem #tropicalfruit #vegetarianfoodshare #tastyfoody #vegetable #plantbasednutrition #seasonalfruit #plantbasedmealplan #fruitsinseason #seasonalvegetables🌱 #localfood #localfruits

Sweets are deeply connected with the culture and t

Sweets are deeply connected with the culture and traditions of Sri Lanka and constitute a favourite part of traditional and cultural events. If you walk into a Sri Lankan household during festive seasons, you will definitely get the chance to enjoy a variety of sweets similar to those depicted here.

Our Meatless Monday team enjoyed this plate of Sri Lankan sweets recently. Kokis, Mung Kavum, Konda Kavum, Aluwa, and Aggala in this picture were super delicious and we couldn't say no to a second bite. And the best thing is, all of these are vegan and gluten-free!

Stay tuned for more plant based stories with us!

#veganfoodshared #plantbasedfoodideas #traditional #vegetarianfoodie #tastyfoodypics #plantbasedfoodie🌱 #plantbasedmealplan #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeal#sweets
#srilankansweets🇱🇰 #culturalfoods

No Sinhala and Tamil New Year treat table is compl

No Sinhala and Tamil New Year treat table is complete without this during Sinhala and Tamil New Year: Mung kavum, a diamond-shaped sweet dessert!

It is made with a combination of rice flour, a filling made of Mung bean flour, and treacle or sugar syrup.

This sweet treat is also deep fried in coconut oil until it gets its yellowish colour, which is obtained from the batter that the mung bean mixture is dipped before frying.

Mung Kavum has its unforgettable taste of Mung beans and is a must for every Sinhala and Tamil New Year treat table in Sri Lanka.

How do you like this taste? Please share your thoughts with us in the comment section!

#veganfoodsharing #plantbasedfoodideas #traditional #vegetarianfoods #tastyfoodie #plantbasedfoodie🌱 #plantbasedrecipes #wholefoodplantbase #plantbasedmealplan #sweet
#srilankansweetmeat #culturalfoodtraditions

‘Naran Kavum’ is an extra delicious sweet dish

‘Naran Kavum’ is an extra delicious sweet dish prepared using rice flour, sugar/jaggery, and coconut. This Sri Lankan dessert is a popular treat especially during the New Year Season.

Naran Kavum is deep fried in coconut oil like many of the Sri Lankan sweets made for New Year season. It is made of a ball of grated coconut mixed with jaggery syrup dipped in a batter of rice flour.

Everyone from kids to adults loves the extraordinary taste of Naran Kavum. The fact that it is entirely plant-based is the finest part.

Do you like this sweet treat as well? Comment YES in our comment section if you do!

#veganfoodshare🌱 #plantbasedfoodshare d #traditional #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie🌱 #plantbasedfood #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmealideas #sweets
#srilankansweets🇱🇰 #culturalfoods

If you are in Sri Lanka, you must try the followin

If you are in Sri Lanka, you must try the following two snacks.

Sweet stuffed string hoppers or Sri Lankan sweet dumpling string hoppers, commonly known as 'Lavariya,' are a popular tea time snack or breakfast item among Sri Lankans. Lavariya is a caramelized grated coconut and jaggery or brown sugar filling flavoured with cardamom powder wrapped in a lacey outer layer of rice flour.

The next delicacy we have is "Halapa," another well-loved Sri Lankan breakfast and traditional tea time snack. Halapa is mostly made of Kurakkan flour, scraped coconut, and Jaggery or brown sugar. The preparation of this food involves steaming the spread of kurakkan dough over a natural leaf known as "Kanda," which is both unique and delightful.

We hope you try preparing these fully plant-based sweet delights at home and send us your nice snaps!

#veganfoodshares #plantbasedfoods #tradition #vegetarianfoodie #tastyfoods #plantbasedfoodies #plantbaseddiet #wholefoodplantbaseddiet #plantbasedmeals #sweet
#srilankansweetmeats #culturalfoods

Today we bring you a favourite and popular Sri Lan

Today we bring you a favourite and popular Sri Lankan sweet treat! "Aggala" is a sweet snack and a staple for tea time for most Sri Lankan families. Although this snack is prepared in a similar manner in each home, the ingredients used may vary.

Roasted rice flour, treacle or brown sugar, ground coconut, and salt are the main ingredients. It becomes better with a little savory taste if you add a bit of pepper powder.

When was the last time you had this entirely plant-based sweet snack with your tea? Share your sweet experiences with us and tag us in them!

#veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #traditional #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeal #sweets
#srilankansweet #culturalfood

"Aluwa" is an authentic Sri Lankan sweetmeat that

"Aluwa" is an authentic Sri Lankan sweetmeat that is often served at celebratory feasts, especially during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. It is made of roasted rice flour, sugar, or treacle as its main ingredients, coupled with nuts and cardamom for flavour and aroma. Aluwa is a flat cookie that is entirely plant-based and so delicious that it's difficult to not have a second bite!

You can enjoy this traditional sweet anytime if you get your hands on the necessary ingredients. Don't forget to share your fond experiences with us!

#veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #traditional #vegetarianfood
#tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeal #sweets
#srilankansweets #culturalfood

A sweet oil cake (Konda Kavum) made out of rice fl

A sweet oil cake (Konda Kavum) made out of rice flour, treacle, and sugar, and, like many Sri Lankan sweets, deep fried in coconut oil.

The speciality of this sweet lies in the top knot found above the base. Hence, it's name: "Konda" or hair knot.

Taste: Sweet, soft, and oily with crunchy caramelized edges.

Share your best vegan sweet oil cake experiences with us. We would love to hear them!

#veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #traditional #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeal#sweet
#srilankansweets #culturalfood

This crispy and cruelty-free treat is made by dipp

This crispy and cruelty-free treat is made by dipping a hot iron mould in a rice flour and coconut milk batter and then deep frying until sunny and golden.

Said to have originated from the Dutch, Kokis is traditionally made for cultural and traditional occasions in Sri Lanka and is one of the few salty 'sweets' served at the table.

Taste: Crunchy and addictive.

#vegansweets #sweet #traditional #plantbased #glutenfree #srilankansweets #culturalfood #sweetmeat #veganfood #veganfoodshare

The Sri Lankan Gooseberry, better known as "Nelli,

The Sri Lankan Gooseberry, better known as "Nelli," is a natural antioxidant rich in vitamin C. The fruit grows in medium-sized trees ranging from 8 to 18 meter and is a common backyard tree in Sri Lankan households which is said to have many Ayurvedic benefits.

Do you also have this tree in your backyard? If so, share with us a nice snap!

#homegarden #tropicalfruits #veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #tropicalfruit #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeals #fruitsinseasons #locallygrown #locallysourced

Cherries are sweet or sour fruits which can be fou

Cherries are sweet or sour fruits which can be found in many home gardens of Sri Lanka. Besides adding beauty to their surroundings, they are also a rich plant-based source of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

Tell us what fruits grow in your garden and how they contribute to your diet - we would love to share your pictures and stories.

#homegarden #tropicalfruits #veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #tropicalfruits#vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbase #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeal#fruitsinseasons #locallysourced

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June plum, commonly known as "Ambarella" in Sri La

June plum, commonly known as "Ambarella" in Sri Lanka, is a tropical edible fruit. Ambarella can be seen frequently in many home gardens across the island. It also contains phosphorus and calcium which are good for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

Amabarella can be eaten as a fruit, in a curry, pickle, jam, or in a variety of other ways. What is your favourite method to enjoy this delicious fruit?

#homegarden #tropicalfruit #veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #tropicalfruit #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeals #fruitsinseasons #locallygrown #locallysourced

"Naran” it's the sweet and sour taste of this tr

"Naran” it's the sweet and sour taste of this tropical fruit that makes it delicious. Since it belongs to the citrus family it is rich in vitamin C. Tangerines of many varieties grow in Sri Lanka, including "rata naran", "heen naran" and "yaki naran". Heen naran is native to Sri Lanka.

Do you also have this fruit in your home garden? Share with us some snaps, we would be more than happy to see them!

#homegarden #homegardening #tropicalfruit #veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #tropicalfruittrees #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #plantbasedmeals #fruitsinseasons

Here we bring you a native fruit known as “Maa K

Here we bring you a native fruit known as “Maa Karamba or Maha Karamba” or "Jamson" usually found in the dry zones of the country.It also bears beautiful white flowers and is said to be drought tolerant.

Share with us your experience if you have tasted this amazing wild fruit!

#homegarden #tropicalfruit #veganfoodshare #plantbasedfood #tropicalfruits #vegetarianfood #tastyfood #plantbasedfoodie #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #locallygrown #locallysourced #fruitsinseasons

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