Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking, 2nd 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)