Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines are renowned for showcasing a heady, fragrant mix of spices in curries, balanced by a serving of basmati rice and roti or the refreshing bite of yoghurt or pickles. In this collection of Gourmet Traveller-approved recipes, you’ll find lobster in coconut broth, the creaminess of coconut lentil dhal with cucumber yoghurt and tasty bites such as egg hoppers and pumpkin fritters.

Sri Lankan snapper curry with basmati rice and yoghurt

Spiced Indian chickpeas with bhatura bread (Chana masaledar)

Tandoori-style lamb with red lentils, coriander and cucumber

Dosai with coconut, ginger and green chilli chutney
