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Authentic Sri Lankan Taste in Every Spoonful.<\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy the bold, spicy flavour of Sri Lanka with this ready-to-eat Coconut Sambol. Made with grated coconut, chillies, curry leaves, onions, and Maldive fish chips, it’s the perfect match for rice, roti, or bread.<\/p>\n Coconut Sambol (Pol Sambol) is a classic Sri Lankan side dish made with freshly grated coconut, and it\u2019s spicy, tangy, and bursting with flavour. It’s typically eaten with rice, string hoppers, hoppers, or bread.<\/p>\n Traditional homemade flavour Coconut Sambol, a staple condiment in Sri Lankan cuisine, is prepared using a simple yet flavourful process. It begins with the selection of fresh, mature coconuts which are finely grated to form the base of the sambol. Dried red chillies are either dry-roasted and ground or substituted with chilli powder, depending on preference. Fresh red onions or shallots are peeled and finely chopped, while optional ingredients like Maldives fish, garlic, or curry leaves are cleaned and prepared. The ingredients are traditionally ground together using a miris gala<\/em> (grinding stone) to achieve a coarse, well-blended mixture, although modern kitchens may use a blender or mortar and pestle for convenience. Freshly squeezed lime juice and salt are then added to enhance flavour and balance the heat. The final product is a vibrant, spicy, and tangy relish that is typically served fresh as a side dish with rice, roti, or hoppers.<\/p>\n Coconut Sambol typically has a bright reddish-orange<\/strong> to deep red<\/strong> colour, depending on the quantity and type of chilli used. The grated coconut gives it a slightly coarse and fluffy texture<\/strong>, while finely chopped red onions add visible specks of purple or pink<\/strong> throughout. If Maldives fish is included, you may notice small brownish flakes<\/strong>. Overall, the sambol appears moist but not watery, with a vibrant and appetising look that reflects its fresh and spicy flavour. When lime juice is added, it can give the mixture a slightly glossy finish.<\/p>\n Served with Rice and Curry<\/strong> \u2013 A classic side dish in everyday meals, adding spice and texture to steamed rice and vegetable or meat curries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Paired with Pol Roti<\/strong> \u2013 Commonly eaten with Sri Lankan coconut flatbread (pol roti) for breakfast or dinner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Accompaniment to Hoppers (Appa)<\/strong> \u2013 A flavourful topping for plain or egg hoppers, adding a spicy kick.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n With String Hoppers (Idiyappam)<\/strong> \u2013 Mixed with coconut milk or dhal curry, sambol enhances the taste of soft string hoppers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Served with Bread<\/strong> \u2013 Spread inside bread for a quick and spicy sandwich or toast filling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Filling for Rolls & Buns<\/strong> \u2013 Used as a savoury filling in bakery products like fish buns, roti rolls, or sambol buns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Side Dish for Pittu<\/strong> \u2013 Complements steamed rice flour and coconut pittu, often combined with curry or banana.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Topping for Rice Bowls & Wraps<\/strong> \u2013 Incorporated into fusion dishes like rice bowls, kottu wraps, or fusion tacos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Part of Breakfast Platters<\/strong> \u2013 Often included in Sri Lankan breakfast spreads alongside dhal curry, eggs, and tea.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Grated coconut, chilli Powder, pepper. 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\nMade with Real Maldive fish
\nNo Artificial Preservatives<\/p>\n
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\ncurry Leaves, Green Chilli , Maldive fish
\nChips, vegetable Oil, Red Chilli, onion & Salt.<\/p>\n
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