Sri Lanka

The Cookbook

Sri Lanka introduces homecooks to the vibrant and exciting food of the country – from curries to hoppers – in authentic recipes from the island and surrounding regions.  

NEW EDITION – UPDATED AND REVISED WITH NEW RECIPES. 
 
Discover the vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka in this beautiful cookbook with over 100 authentic recipes from across the island.  

Sri Lanka: The Cookbook brings together the country’s most beloved dishes from feather-light hoppers and fiery sambols to subtly spiced curries and unique street snacks.  

Husband-and-wife duo Prakash Kannan Sivanathan and Niranjala M Ellawala celebrate the rich culinary heritage of both Sinhalese and Tamil traditions, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange with India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe. 

Inside, you’ll find standout recipes such as: 

• Appa (hoppers) – iconic fermented rice pancakes, perfect with sambol. 
• Kiribath – creamy coconut milk rice served at celebrations. 
• Pol Sambol – a fiery coconut relish with lime and chilli. 
• Maalu Mirisata – a bold and spicy fish curry. 
• Kukul Mas Mirisata – a warming chicken curry with deep spice. 
• Lamprais – a rice parcel popularised during the Dutch occupation with meat curry, sambols and fried egg. 
• Wattalappan – a luscious coconut caramel custard. 
• . and many more! 

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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