Pol Sambol (coconut relish)
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Pol Sambol / Sambola is a traditional Sri Lankan dish. In Sinahalese, “Pol” means coconut, and “sambol” is a favorite plant. It is made by mixing shredded fresh coconut with onions, peppers, tomatoes, spices, lime juice, and salt. Shredded coconut is obtained by splitting the coconut in half and using a coconut grater to shred the coconut.
In Sri Lanka, a pol sambol is used as a garnish or accompaniment to anything and anything.
Pol Sambola is easy and quick to prepare and can be a side dish in any meal. It goes well with rice and curries, pol roti (coconut roti), a hot piece of paratha, wire choppers, or even just topping with slices of bread. If you love coconuts, there is no better decoration in the world.
