INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups scraped, fresh coconut or desiccated coconut (add 1/4 cup of warm water and mix well to moisten the desiccated coconut).
* 2 small pearl onions or shallots, sliced.
* 1 small green chile, sliced.
* 1 clove garlic, sliced.
* 1-2 tsp Hot red chili powder.
* 1 tsp Salt.
* 1-2 tsp Maldive fish (optional).
* 1 medium lime.
METHOD:
* Grind or chop all ingredients except coconut, in a grinder or chopper (a mortar & pestle can also be used).
* Once the ingredients are crushed and mixed thoroughly, add the coconut.
* Continue to grind until the coconut turns evenly red and all ingredients are well mixed. (This can also be done with fingers).
* Squeeze half a lime. Mix well.
* Taste and adjust salt & lime.
* Serve with rice and curries.
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