How long does Coconut Sambol take?

15 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Coconut Sambol serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Coconut Sambol vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Coconut Sambol spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Coconut Sambol?

2 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 ml Lemon Juice, 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves, 8 Dry Red Chilli, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 1/2 inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Sambol?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coconut Sambol?

About 307 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coconut Sambol

Name: Coconut Sambol
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 8 Dry Red Chilli; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 inch Ginger; 5 cloves Garlic; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 cup Coconut (Grated); 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves; 1 ml Lemon Juice

Also known as Pol Sambol · Veg · Rice dishes, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Rice dishes Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total15 min

Prep15 min

Serves3

Per serving307 cal

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Coconut sambol, or pol sambol, is a Sri Lankan relish of grated coconut, pounded red chillies and shallots. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 15 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

8 items

Cooking for3 servings

Dry Red Chilli8
Salt1/2 tsp
Ginger1/2 inch
Garlic5 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Coconut (Grated)2 cup
Coriander Leaves1/4 cup
Lemon Juice1 ml

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	307kcal	921kcal
Protein	5.4g	16g
Carbohydrate	28g	84g
Fat	22g	66g
Fibre	12g	35g
Sugar	10g	30g

Cookd masalas for coconut (grated)

Method

1
Pound the dry red chillies till it becomes flaky
Dry Red Chilli
2
Pound the ginger and garlic and shallots till it is crushed finely
GingerGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)
3
Add all the ingredients to a bowl, add salt and lemon juice Mix till combines
SaltCoconut (Grated)Coriander LeavesLemon Juice
4
Serve with hot rice

Before you start

How long does Coconut Sambol take?: 15 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Coconut Sambol serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coconut Sambol vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Coconut Sambol spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Coconut Sambol?: 2 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 ml Lemon Juice, 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves, 8 Dry Red Chilli, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 1/2 inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Sambol?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coconut Sambol?: About 307 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookJune 2024
srilankan don’t use coriander leaves. we use curry leaves. this is not original srilankan sambol. I haven’t tried this recipe maybe it might taste good.