World Flavors Cookbook

Seeni Sambol (Onion Relish)

Name: Seeni Sambol (Onion Relish)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Sri Lanka
Ingredients: onions, sugar, chili powder, tamarind paste, cinnamon, cloves, Maldives fish

A sweet and spicy caramelized onion relish, an essential companion to hoppers and string hoppers.

Cuisine: Sri Lanka

Ingredients

onions, sugar, chili powder, tamarind paste, cinnamon, cloves, Maldives fish

Instructions

Thinly slice onions and fry until soft. Add spices, tamarind, and sugar. Slow-cook until the onions are dark brown and caramelized. The balance of sweet, sour, and spicy is key.