Sri Lanka Style showcases 30 of the finest traditional and modern dwellings in Sri Lanka. Reflecting its location and status as a hub of Indian Ocean trade from time immemorial, the tropical island of Sri Lanka has always been open to the movements and patterns of world culture. Indigenous architects and cultural traditions, colonial incursions and the vagaries of living in a tropical environment have combined to produce a distinctive Sri Lankan architectural style: thick lime-washed walls, tall windows and doors, terracotta or granite tile floors, open pavilions and verandas, courtyard gardens, elaborately carved furniture and vibrant hand-looms. The Sri Lankan homes vary from private homes to retreats and resorts, all designed by the island's most creative architects and interior designers including some by the world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa that have never been seen before. These works demonstrate the essentials of the Sri Lankan spaces open to the elements and the natural use of space and decor, contributing to a palpable sense of peace and discipline. In addition, there are practical design ideas that can be applied to any tropical locale. Photographed entirely on location, Sri Lanka Style is an inspirational sourcebook of contemporary tropical style.

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.

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)

Cooking Veggies Sri Lankan Style is a short collection of authentic Sri Lankan recipes that highlight the styles and techniques of island cookery using a variety of spices, vegetables, and coconut milk. Sri Lanka is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean known as Serendipity or the Pearl of the Indian Ocean to the ancient travelers of the West. Since ancient times, Sri Lanka has been famous for spices, tea, coconut, and precious gems. Its mystical beauty that spreads from the golden beaches to the hills with tea plantations gives a natural diversity to the native foods. This collection of recipes that have been passed down for generations shows how tasteful dishes could be made using vegetable, coconut milk, herbs, and spices.

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.

Eat as the Sri Lankans do combining a mixture of curries - lamb with coriander, hot fish, cauliflower, cashew and green pea, mango or mustard potatoes - with some sambols - coconut and tamarind, caramelized onion with dried fish and spices, date chutney or tomato and lime pickles. And accompany the feast with some coconut roti, scented rice, hoppers (pancakes made from rice and coconut milk) and some spiced tea. Sri Lanka also has a strong tradition of hawker-style food, little bites of flavour eaten on the run. A stunning mix of travelogue and food, Sri Lankan Flavours celebrates the food and traditions of this exotic island.

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.