Fresh Vallarai Sambal Recipe | How To Make Pennywort Salad | Gotu Kola Sambol | In Tamil Sri Lankan

vallarai leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach provides similar nutrients while being widely available.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Coconut milk offers a creamy texture with fewer calories.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity.

Wash pennywort thoroughly and pat dry.

Chop pennywort finely and place in a mixing bowl.

Grate fresh coconut and add to the bowl.

Finely chop shallots and green chilies, then add to the mixture.

Squeeze lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients gently until well combined.

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