Sri Lankan Coconut Roti Recipe

 

Ingredients for Coconut Roti:

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Grated coconut - 1 cup (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Green chilies - 1-2, finely chopped (optional)
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
• Water - as needed

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, grated coconut, and salt.
   • If using, add chopped green chilies and onion for extra flavor.
   • Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead into a soft, non-sticky dough.

2. Divide the dough:

   • Divide the dough into equal-sized balls (about the size of a lime).

3. Flatten the roti:

   • Lightly flour a flat surface and flatten each ball into a round disc, about ¼ inch thick.

4. Cook the roti:

   • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
   • Place the roti on the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown spots appear.
   • Press lightly with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot with lunu sambol or curry.

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Sri Lankan Lunu Sambol Recipe

Ingredients for Lunu Sambol:

• Red onions - 1 large or 5-6 small, finely chopped
• Dried red chilies - 2-3 (adjust to taste)
• Maldives fish flakes - 1-2 tbsp (optional, for added flavor)
• Salt - to taste
• Lime juice - 1-2 tbsp
• Tomato - 1 small, finely chopped (optional, for variation)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the chili paste:

   • Using a mortar and pestle (or blender), grind the dried red chilies and salt into a fine paste.
   • If using Maldives fish, add it to the mixture and grind well.

2. Mix with onions:

   • In a bowl, mix the chopped onions with the chili paste.
   • Add lime juice and mix thoroughly. Adjust salt if needed.

3. Optional step (with tomato):

   • For a milder sambol, you can add finely chopped tomato and mix well.

4. Serve:

   • Serve alongside hot coconut roti or rice for an authentic Sri Lankan experience.

Enjoy your delicious Sri Lankan coconut roti with spicy lunu sambol! 🌴🔥