SEENI SAMBOL

• 5 large Onoins peeled and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Maldive Fish
• 1 1/2 inch Ginger root (crushed)
• 8 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 3 tbs crushed red Chilies
• 5-6 cardamoms
• 3-4 cloves
• 1 small sprig Curry leaves
• 1-2 pieces Rampe
• 1 piece Sera
• 1 piece Cinnamon
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Tamarind paste
• 2 tbs Sugar
• 4-6 tbs Vegetable oil

METHOD: Mix the first 12 ingredients well. Heat the oil in a shallow pan. Add the mixed onions and keep stiring. When the onions are well fried and dry, add the tamerind paste and keep stiring until well mixed. Allow to fry a few minutes longer. The mix will turn dark brown when well fried. Add the sugar and keep stiring for a little while longer. Taste and adjust salt if required.