Sambol

Having given the recipe for suttu, it is time now to post sambol which is the perfect combination for the previously mentioned suttu. Sambol is a Srilankan side dish prepared with coconut. Some would add dry fish to this dish even though I prefer a vegetarian one.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                 - Sri Lankan

Serves                                                  - 2-3 people.

Ingredients

1. Grated coconut                           - half a coconut
2. Shallots                                      - 6 nos
3. Red chilli powder                         - 1 tsp
4. Salt                                            - to taste
5. Lemon juice                                - 2 tsp

Method: Grind all the ingredients together except lime juice. Water should not be added at the time of grinding as it is a dry chutney.

Transfer to a bowl. Add lime juice. Mix well and serve.