27 Aug 2013
Pol Sambal
Pol Sambola (coconut sambol) is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made from coconut. In Sri Lanka we eat a spicy coconut sambol made with fresh grated coconut, chili and onions.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups grated fresh coconut
- 2 small pearl onions or shallots, sliced.
- 1 clove garlic, sliced.
- 1 small green Chile, sliced.
- 1-2 tsp Hot red Chile powder.
- 1 tsp of Salt.
- 1 medium lime.
Method:
- Grind or chop all ingredients in a grinder or chopper.(Except coconut)
- Add the coconut once all ingredients are crushed and mixed thoroughly.
- Now grind all ingredients until the coconut turns evenly red and all ingredients are well mixed. Squeeze half a lime. Mix well.
- Taste and adjust salt & lime according to your preference.
- Serve with rice & curries. Or you can serve with bread.
