Sri Lanka is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean known then as 'Serendipity' or the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' to the ancient travelers of the west. Since that time 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 show how tasteful dishes could be made using coconut milk, herbs and a variety of spices.