Salads & starters
Ruhu (grated coconut salad)
Ruhu is a fresh salad of grated coconut, brightened with onion, chilli and lime. It is a typical accompaniment to Maldivian meals, crunchy and refreshing, contrasting with the curries.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Finely slice the onion and cut the chilli into very thin rounds.
- In a bowl, mix the grated coconut with the onion and chilli.
- Add the lime juice, salt and finely shredded curry leaves.
- Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes so the flavours blend before serving.
Variations and tips
Sweet-salty version. Add a teaspoon of sugar when seasoning to soften the acidity of the lime.
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Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Original Ecomely recipe.