Sri Lankan Kochchi sambol (Green chillie coconut relish)
Ingredients
- 10 Curry leaves
- 10 Black pepper
- 5 Birds eye chillies (kochchi)
- 3 tbsp Coconut shredded
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Pearl onion or 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 tsp Tamarind liquid or 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Chop the green chillies, red onions and garlic clove into small pieces
- Add them to a mortar and crush until it becomes a paste
- Add the shredded coconut and mix with the paste
- Take out the coconut and chillie mixture from the mortar, and add salt and tamarind/lemon juice to taste
- Mix well and serve with rice, dosa, idly!
Notes
- If sambol is too spicy, then add extra 1-2 tbsp of shredded coconut, reduce number of chillies and extra curry leaves