Discover the delicious, aromatic and vibrant food of Sri Lanka in this beautifully illustrated cookbook with 100 sumptuous recipes. Feather-light hoppers, fiery sambols, subtly spiced curries and unique ‘vada’ (fried snacks) come together in this definitive collection of Sri Lanka’s most authentic and exciting recipes. As Sri Lanka is being rediscovered a travel destination, its varied cuisine is also under the spotlight. As well as absorbing influences from India, the Middle East, Far East Asia and myriad European invaders, the small island also has strong Singhalese and Tamil cooking traditions and this cookbook brings these styles together to showcase the best of the country’s culinary heritage. These healthy and wholseome recipes draw on the strong traditions of the island, with quick recipes for light lunches, larger meals to share with family and friends, as well as mouth-watering desserts for those with a sweet tooth.​ Dig into 100 recipes that celebrate the island’s wonderful ingredients, from okra and jackfruit to coconut and chillies, and explore its culture through stunning original travel photography of the country, its kitchens and its people.

Learn to cook all your favorite Sri Lankan foods with this beautifully illustrated and easy-to-follow Sri Lankan cookbook. Sri Lanka , the fabled island of sapphires and rubies, is home to one of the most intriguing of Asian cuisines. Rarely found in restaurants outside the island itself, Sri Lankan fare is often mistaken for yet another Indian cuisine. To the culinary explorer, however, Sri Lankan food is as intriguing and unique as the many other customs of this island paradise. Sri Lankan Cooking introduces 64 sumptuous recipes to the curious cook, originating from the four corners of the island, including many classic dishes. Clear, step-by-step directions make this ostensibly complicated cuisine accessible for the home cook. Stunning location photography, a detailed glossary of ingredients, and a comprehensive introduction to the culinary history of the island make Sri Lankan Cooking the perfect companion for your adventure into the delicious world of Sri Lankan cooking. Authentic Sri Lankan recipes include: Rice Flour Hoppers Aromatic Basmati Rice Coconut Milk Rice Sour Claypot Fish Okra Curry And many more…

Sri Lanka is a small country - one that rarely garners international intention as a holiday destination. However, if you were prepared to gloss over that fact and do some research, you would quickly find that its cuisine is some of the most well-known on the planet. Taking influence from both its neighboring countries and its historical trade background, Sri Lankan cuisine has evolved over the last thousands of years into something that is tasty, healthy, and easily recognizable. In short, it is something that should not be missed - which is where we enter the equation! This recipe book provides you with a simple step by step approach to incorporating traditional Sri Lankan cuisine into your home. Using smart and natural ingredients, in conjunction with simple cooking techniques, these dishes are ideal for any skill level! In this book, you will learn how to cook: Asian inspired Sri Lankan breakfast Healthy Sri Lankan appetizers Wholesome Sri Lankan dinners Incredible Sri Lankan desserts Sri Lankan cuisine is very quickly becoming some of the most sought after in the world - so, what are you waiting for? Take the first step and expose yourself to this incredible taste experience!

This book features over 60 sumptuous recipes originating from the four corners of the island, including classics such as appa and iddiappan (eff and string hoppers), pittu (steamed rice flour rolls), kiri bath (milk rice), ambulthiyal (claypot fish), konda kaum (topknot cakes) and an array of sambol or condiments. Stunning location photography, a detailed glossary of ingredients, and comprehensive introduction to this paradise isle, make The Food of Sri Lanka the perfect companion for your adventure into the delicious world of Sri Lankan cuisine.

My family loves Sri Lankan cuisine and this inspired me to contact several cooks in Sri Lanka to ask about their favorite authentic cuisine. One of my adopted daughters is from India and my son-in-law is also from India. After enjoying Indian cuisine I became interested in the regional food of countries in and near India. The Sri Lankan cuisine is one of the most complex cuisines in Asia and throughout the world. It is quite similar to that of the Indian cuisine especially that of the South Indian. The flavor of Sri Lankan food is also known to be similar to that of Thailand due to the frequent usage of coconut milk. Despite the similarities the Sri Lankan cuisine remains diverse and unique in many ways. This cookbook offers delicious Sri Lankan recipes that are versatile, nutritious, and fun to make. The many dishes include curries, main dishes, breads, and other imaginative ways. In the Sri Lankan Delights Cookbook author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 100 pages of exciting and authentic Sri Lankan recipes sure to please everyone! Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding Sri Lankan history and folklore, along with color photos of the recipes that add a great touch and even a few poems. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Sri Lankan Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef¿s bookshelf.

A New York Times Notable cookbook--now updated with new recipes, photographs and notes on Sri Lankan culture and cuisine! "A terrific introduction to a great culinary tradition about which egregiously little is known. Well researched, authentic, and easy-to-follow recipes." ―Anthony Bourdain (on the first edition) S.H. Fernando takes readers on an unforgettable culinary journey through Sri Lanka, where a typical meal is simply referred to as "rice & curry." Demystifying ingredients, spices and flavors to prove that Sri Lankan Food is a healthy option, Fernando gives us the best of generations of folk cooking traditions as well as time-saving tips and menu suggestions for the modern cook. This new edition has been revised and updated with over 100 easy-to-follow recipes; an introduction to Sri Lanka's history, culture, and cuisine; a detailed up-to-date travel section with for visitors; a comprehensive spice guide, sidebars on ingredients, techniques and notable aspects of Sri Lanka's cuisine, and stunning color photos throughout. Sample recipes: - Roasted Curry Powder - Spicy Lentil Fritters (Masala Vadai) - Duck Curry with Arrack (Thara Curry) - Hoppers (Appa) - Lamb Biryani - Leela's Chilaw Crab Curry (Kakuluwo Curry) - Chili Sambol (Katta Sambol) - Mango Curry (Amba Curry) - Shymala's Coconut Custard Pudding (Wattalampan)

Rice & Bread Sri Lankan Style is a part of a series of cookbooks that acknowledge the importance of year-round culinary traditions while showing how an island culture continues to shape modern food choices and cooking methods. This series of cookbooks contain a year's worth of recipes and menus for everyday meals, holidays, and special occasions-all written with customary Sri Lankan flair. For seasoned Sri Lankan cooks, this series of cookbooks is a treasure of over 80 traditional recipes that everyone will love.For traditional Sri Lankan cooks, Rice & Bread(series 1) offers old favorites using traditional Sri Lankan ingredients in a contemporary fashion.For the new generation of Sri Lankans who want to learn some favorite Sri Lankan recipes, Rice & Bread(series 1) offers recipes every Sri Lankan must know such as Kiri Buth, Pol Roti, and the ever-popular Kottu Roti. For the international cooks, this book offers a fresh way to cook with different varieties of rice, flour, coconut, and island spices as well as a complete list of equipment, cooking tips and photos.