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.

The Sri Lankan Cookbook serves up more than just mouth-wateringly delicious recipes; it immerses you in a food culture steeped in tradition and diversity. With this cookbook as your guide, get ready to dive into an ocean of spices, savor the aromatic wafts of cinnamon, cloves, and curry leaves. Uncover secrets passed down through generations while discovering new flavor combinations that will delight your taste buds. Tired of mundane meals and tasteless takeouts? Bring the vibrant flavors of Sri Lanka to your home today with our unique Sri Lankan Cookbook. Don't let yourself fall into another food rut, grab your copy now and indulge in the explosive mix of spices, colors, and textures that only our comprehensive guide can offer you.

Since its release in 1976, Charmaine Solomon’s The Complete Asian Cookbook has become a culinary classic, introducing Asian cooking to more than a million readers worldwide and garnering a dedicated following around the globe. The recipes from Sri Lanka and The Philippines are now available in this single volume. Join Charmaine Solomon on a journey through Sri Lanka and The Philippines, celebrating the multicultural influences on the cookery of these countries. From Sri Lanka’s spicy Tamil flavours and coastal seafood curries, to the expansive cuisine of The Philippines, which draws on Malay, Chinese and Spanish heritage, these diverse dishes will delight and inspire a new generation of cooks. Also in the series: The Complete Asian Cookbook: China The Complete Asian Cookbook: India & Pakistan The Complete Asian Cookbook: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Burma The Complete Asian Cookbook: Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore The Complete Asian Cookbook: Japan & Korea

All through the islands history other cultures have been in contact with Sri Lanka to obtain the spices that grow there. Cinnamon, cloves and other spices are indigenous to Sri Lanka. The traders who arrived also left some of their culinary practices as well. Sri Lankan cooking has evolved by combining culinary practices of many of these cultures. Such as the Portuguese, Dutch, Moor and Malay influences. Find a wealth of taste in this cookbook.

Pioneering television chef Graham Kerr presents more than three-hundred new healthy recipes while stirring in soulful advice about how to eat better, live smarter, and help others every day.

Well over a million people of Sri Lankan origin live outside South Asia. The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora is the first comprehensive study of the lives, culture, beliefs and attitudes of immigrants and refugees from this island. The volume is a joint publication between the Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, and Editions Didier Millet. It focuses on the relationship between culture and economy in the Sri Lanka diaspora in the context of globalisation, increased transnational culture flows and new communication technologies. In addition to the geographic mapping of the Sri Lanka diaspora in the various continents, thematic chapters include topics on “long distance nationalism”, citizenship, Sinhala, Tamil and Burgher disapora identities, religion and the spread of Buddhism, as well as the Sri Lankan cultural impact on other nations.

An exploration of how and why food matters in the culture and literature of the South Asian diaspora.