SEENI SAMBOL INGREDIENTS  

5 large Onoins peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup Maldive Fish
1 1/2 inch Ginger root (crushed)
8 cloves garlic (crushed)
3 tbs crushed red Chilies
5-6 cardamoms
3-4 cloves
1 small sprig Curry leaves
1-2 pieces Rampe leaves (optional)
1 piece Sera leaf (optional)
1 piece Cinnamon
Salt to taste
1 tsp Tamarind paste
2 tbs Sugar
4-6 tbs Vegetable oil

METHOD: Mix the first 12 ingredients well.  Heat the 
oil in a shallow pan.  Add the mixed onions and keep stiring.
When the onions are well fried and dry, add the tamerind paste
and keep stiring until well mixed.  Allow to fry a few minutes
longer.  The mix will turn dark brown when well fried.  Add the 
sugar and keep stiring for a little while longer.  Taste and adjust
salt if required. 

Recipes for Some Sri Lankan Delights: Courtesy of Lakmali Hewa