Sri Lankan Coconut Sambol

Step 1

Add chili flakes, chili powder, and salt to the mortar and pestle. pound it to make a coarse powder. Salt makes it easier to grind.

Step 2

Then add chopped shallots, chopped habanero, and grind to a coarse paste. Do not grind shallot/onion too much, they become bitter. (You can add the habanero first, grind it finely and then add chopped shallot and grind that too)

Step 3

Now add your shredded coconut to the mortar and pestle and pound again to mix.

Step 4

Add lime juice and pound very well unit everything is thoroughly mixed and no white color coconut pieces left.

Step 5

Taste and adjust salt and lime for your taste.