# Sri Lankan Coconut Sambal

**Description:** A vibrant, traditional Sri Lankan accompaniment made with freshly scraped coconut, onions, green chillies, chili powder, and a bright kick of lime.
**Prep Time:** 10m | **Cook Time:** 0m | **Servings:** 4

## Ingredients
* 1/2 cup Freshly scraped coconut
* 1/2 Onion (cut into small pieces)
* 1 Green chili (cut into small pieces)
* 1 tbsp Chili powder
* 1 tsp Pepper
* To taste Salt
* To taste Lime

## Instructions
1. **Grind the Base**: Add the chopped onion, green chili, chili powder, and pepper into a pestle. Grind the mixture well until it forms a cohesive paste.
2. **Incorporate the Coconut**: Add a small portion of the scraped coconut directly into the pestle and mix it lightly into the spice paste.
3. **Combine**: Transfer everything from the pestle into a serving bowl.
4. **Season**: Squeeze in the lime juice and add salt to your preference, mixing everything thoroughly until the sambal is evenly colored and fluffy.

## Notes / Tips
* This recipe shines with a bit more lime for an extra tangy kick, though you can adjust the citrus level to your personal preference. 
* While some variations include garlic, skipping it keeps the flavors bright and perfectly balanced.

## Tags
#SriLankan #SideDish #CoconutSambal #Traditional #Condiment