Katta Sambal
කට්ට සම්බල්
20 mins.
Preparation
5 mins.
Mixing
0 mins.
Resting
Ingredients
- 4 red onions
- 5 tsp. chili flakes
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- salt
- 3 tsp. Maldives fish
- ½ wedge of lime
Utensils
- Chopping Board
- Knife
- Large Bowl
Instructions
1.
- 4 red onions
Peel the onions and finely dice the onions and add them to a large bowl.
2.
- 5 tsp. chili flakes
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 3 tsp. Maldives fish
- salt (to your taste preference)
Add the chili flakes, chili powder, Maldives fish, and salt to the bowl of onions.
3.
Squeeze the wedge of lime and mix to combine all the ingredients together.
4.
Do not re-heat the Katta Sambal, because the lime added to the dish will give a bitter taste when re-heated.
Best to consume within the day.
5.
Served the Katta sambal as a condiment to Kiri Bath and with Ambul Thiyal.
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