Pol Sambol (Sri Lankan Spicy Coconut Relish)
Pol Sambol (Coconut Sambol) is a traditional Sri Lankan-style relish. An easy relish made with a few ingredients, ready in 10 minutes, a perfect way to use coconuts.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- a mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 100 g of coconut freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Maldive fish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the freshly grated coconut.
- I used a mortar and pestle.
- Coarsely grind the onion, chili flakes, chili powder, salt, and Maldive fish (if using) in a pestle and mortar. (Use a crushing motion, not pounding)
- Add coconut and mix well until the coconut is evenly coated.
- Make sure not to over-grind it otherwise, It becomes a paste.
- Squeeze over the lime juice and mix by hand or with a spoon.
- Alternatively, combine all by hand until the coconut is evenly coated.
- Or pulse ingredients in a food processor.
- Serve with rice and curry or with whatever else you fancy!