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Lime Pickle Sambal Recipe

This quick lime pickle sambal combines crunchy onions, spicy green chilies, and tangy lime pickle into a bold Sri Lankan side dish. Ready in minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to rice, curry, biryani, roti, or grilled dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small Red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Thai green chili peppers sliced
  • 1 tbsp Lime pickle (such as Mother's Recipe Hot Lime Pickle)
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes or chili powder

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the onion and green chilies and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the lime pickle and milk.
  3. Sprinkle in the chili flakes or chili powder if you'd like extra heat.
  4. Mix everything together until the onions are coated evenly.
  5. Taste and adjust the flavors. Add a little more milk for a creamier sambal, more lime pickle for extra tang, or more chili for additional heat.