Sri Lankan Seeni Sambol Recipe
Ingredients
Step 1- Marinade onions
- 1 Onion (Big, Red)
- 1 tsp Tamarind concentrate
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Step 2-Fry onion with spices
- 1 tbsp Oil High heat oil - Coconut / Corn / Vegetable
- 1 tsp Chili flakes / chilli powder
- 1 tsp Maldive fish flakes optional
- 5 Curry leaves (chopped) optional
- 3 Cardoman (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Chopped one big red onion into thin slices. Add the marinade ingredients listed in Step 1 (salt, turmeric powder, and tamarind concentrate)
- Heat oil in a pan, and add all the ingredients listed in Step 2 (except for sugar). Fry for 1-2 mins in medium heat until chili changes color to be dark
- Add the marinated onions and stir well. Close lid and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until onions are browned
- Add the sugar, and cook on medium heat for 5-10 mins, until the sugar caramelizes and the onion pieces change their texture and blend together