Coconut and tamarind sambal
17/11/2011
A Sri Lankan table will consist of curries, rice, roti and several sambals and side condiments, all served together to create a lovely blend of tastes.
Ingredients
| 45 g | Tamarind pulp |
| 4 | Green chillies |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh ginger |
| ½ tsp | Turmeric |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Desiccated coconut |
Directions
- Soak 45g of dried tamarind pulp in a cup of warm water for half an hour. Strain through a sieve, keep the tamarind water and discard the pulp.
- Place 4 green chillis, deseeded and cut finely, 2 cloves of crushed garlic and 1 tbspn of grated fresh ginger in a mortar and grind with the pestle.
- Add half a teaspoon of turmeric, a tspn of salt and 1 cup of desiccated coconut and grind again, gradually adding the tamarind water until you have a thick paste. Keep any leftover tamarind water as you will use it later. Serve as a side dish.
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