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tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity while vinegar is more affordable.

coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Toasted almonds add crunch and flavor, while desiccated coconut is budget-friendly.

Soak tamarind in warm water until soft.

Mash the tamarind to extract the pulp.

Chop red onion and green chili finely.

Combine tamarind pulp, chopped onion, and chili in a bowl.

Add grated coconut to the mixture.

Sprinkle in salt and sugar to taste.

Squeeze lime juice over the sambal.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve immediately or let sit for flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

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