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Maasi Sambal Recipe | Maldive Fish Sambal | Coconut Sambal Recipe

Maasi sambal is a flavourful and spicy dry dish made with Maldive fish and aromatic spices. It is a popular dish in Maldives, Sri Lanka and South Indian and is known for its unique strong and savoury aroma. This sambal pairs well with bread, roti, idiyappam, appam or rice for a satisfying meal. 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Malaysian, Srilankan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

To Mix Together

  • 100 grams Maasi already pounded
  • cup Fresh Coconut finely grated

For Sambar

  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Garlic peeled & crushed
  • 2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 2 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 large Onion peeled & chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix coconut and masi powder together in a bowl and Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and curry leaves, let them fry for a minute. Add in onions and cook for couple of minutes.
  • Add the masi and coconut mix. Add in red chilli powder and Saute this on low heat for 10 mins or so, till the mix gets crispy. Add salt to taste.
  • Now take it off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Serve with rice, appam or idiyappam.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Maasi Sambal Recipe | Maldive Fish Sambal | Coconut Sambal Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
284
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
21
g
131
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
38
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
297
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
203
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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