Side Dish

Seeni Sambol

Name: Seeni Sambol
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: sri_lankan
Ingredients: 500 g red onion thinly sliced; 2 el coconut oil; 1 st cinnamon stick; 3 st cardamom pod lightly crushed; 3 st clove; 10 st curry leaf; 1 el ginger grated; 2 teentje garlic minced; 1 tl chili powder; 0,5 tl turmeric powder; 2 el sugar; 1 el tamarind paste; 0,5 tl salt; 60 ml water

Seeni Sambol is a traditional Sri Lankan caramelized onion relish, known for its sweet, savory, and spicy flavor profile. It's typically served as a side dish with rice and curries, or as a spread in sandwiches. This vegan version captures the authentic taste using plant-based ingredients.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 155 kcal

VeganistischVegetarischGlutenvrij

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

500 gred onion, thinly sliced
2 elcoconut oil
1 stcinnamon stick
3 stcardamom pod, lightly crushed
3 stclove
10 stcurry leaf
1 elginger, grated
2 teentjegarlic, minced
1 tlchili powder
0,5 tlturmeric powder
2 elsugar
1 eltamarind paste
0,5 tlsalt
60 mlwater

Keukengerei

large pan · pot · cutting board · knife

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
2
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and curry leaves to the pan.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Lightly crushing the cardamom pods helps release their flavor.
3
Sauté the spices for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
4
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
Ongeveer 15 min
Tip van de kok: Don't rush this step; proper caramelization is key for flavor.
5
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
Ongeveer 3 min
6
Add the chili powder and turmeric powder to the onion mixture.
7
Mix well and cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to toast.
Ongeveer 1 min
8
Stir in the sugar, tamarind paste, and salt.
9
Pour in the water, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Ongeveer 2 min
10
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are very tender and the sauce has thickened.
Ongeveer 25 min
Tip van de kok: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
11
Remove the lid and cook for a final 5 minutes, stirring, to allow any remaining liquid to evaporate and the sambol to achieve a jam-like consistency.
Ongeveer 5 min
12
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

61%Score

Calorieën: 154,7kcal
Eiwit: 1,9g
Koolhydraten: 22,3g
Vet: 7,3g
Vezels: 3,4g
Suiker: 12,8g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover Seeni Sambol in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat gently in a small pan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.