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Pol Sambol—Coconut Relish

A fiery, tangy, and savoury staple often served with rice or roti. An additional recipe for you to try
Course: Relish
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Servings: 2 People

Ingredients

  • 50 g Desiccated coconut unsweetened
  • 1/2 Red onion diced
  • 1 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 Tomato small, diced
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika powder
  • 1/2 Green chillies finely sliced
  • 1 Lime Juice to taste, plus a wedge to garnish
  • Sea salt to taste

Method

  • Pound the onion, tomato, chilli flakes, paprika and half of the green chilli together in a pestle and mortar until they all combine to create a fine paste
  • Fold in the shredded coconut, then season with salt and lime juice to taste. Garnish with the remaining finely sliced green chilli and a lime wedge.