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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Gotukola Sambol

How to order / say it
Say it ගොටුකොල සම්බෝල — [go-too-koh-lah sahm-bol]
Order I’d like the Gotukola Sambol.
Locally මට ගොටුකොල සම්බෝල මට සහමුලින්ම අවශ්‍යයි.
Say locally

A refreshing salad made with finely chopped gotukola leaves.

Why try it?

This salad is emblematic of Kandy's connection to local herbs and health-focused cuisine, offering a taste of traditional medicinal culture.

How it tastes

Herbaceous and crisp, the salad blends coconut, lime, and chili for a nuanced balance of freshness and zing.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Popular in homes of Kandy from the 18th century, Gotukola Sambol reflects the area's deep-rooted appreciation for medicinal plants and their health benefits.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 100 g gotukola leaves
  • 🥛 50 g grated coconut
  • 🍋 30 ml lemon juice
  • 🥕 1 green chili
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧄 1 red onion

Method

  1. 1 Wash and finely chop gotukola leaves.
  2. 2 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Adjust seasoning and serve fresh.

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