Pol Sambol recipe: Delicious coconut relish for every meal

Ingredients for Pol sambol (coconut relish)

• 1 small onion, roughly chopped

• 1 garlic clove, halved

• 1 medium tomato, cut into quarters

• 5 black peppercorns

• 1 green chilli, deseeded

• 2–3 g chilli powder

• 5 fresh curry leaves

• 200 g freshly grated or desiccated coconut

• 1 tsp Maldive fish, crushed (optional)

• juice of ½ lime

• salt

How to make Pol sambol (coconut relish)

1. Place the onion, garlic, tomato, black peppercorns, green chilli, chilli powder, and curry leaves into a food processor. Blitz until you achieve a fine paste.

2. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and add the coconut and Maldive fish (if using). Mix well by hand.

3. Add the lime juice and salt to taste, mixing thoroughly.

4. Garnish with a few crushed curry leaves, if desired.

Disclaimer
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