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“Sri Lankan Coconut Sambol with Pol Roti – A Mouthwatering Breakfast Delight!”

Discover this easy-to-make, mouthwatering Sri Lankan breakfast recipe for coconut sambol and pol roti that offers a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and aromas. Enjoy the visual appeal of the top view and bottom view images, making your search for an unforgettable culinary experience a success!

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: 5 minutes - Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Sri Lankan

Allergens

Fish (Maldive fish)

Ingredients

  • 1. Freshly grated coconut
  • 2 cups 2. Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon 3. Maldive fish (or anchovy flakes)
  • 1 tablespoon 4. Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large 5. Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon 6. Salt to taste 7. Pol roti (Sri Lankan flatbread)
  • 2 pieces

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated coconut, red chili powder, Maldive fish, chopped onion, lime juice, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Warm up the pol roti as per package instructions or by frying on both sides over medium heat until puffy and golden brown.
  3. Serve the coconut sambol in a small bowl alongside the warm pol roti.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the aroma of this dish, toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan before adding them to the sambol mixture.

Notes

For added flavor, toast the pol roti before serving.

Cultural or Historical Background

Coconut sambol and pol roti are staples of Sri Lankan breakfast cuisine, with the sambol offering a flavorful combination of spices and herbs that complements the soft texture of the flatbread.