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HOPPERS: THE COOKBOOK

Karan Gokani

As co-founder and creative director of Sri Lankan restaurant chain Hoppers, Karan Gokani is no stranger to big flavours. And his first recipe book is full of them, from devilled dishes to spiced snacks.

is an ode to the country and cuisine Gokani has spent years exploring, interspersing recipes with travel tips, stories and celebrations of the people he’s met along the way. There are detailed guides to the Sri Lankan larder, too,

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