Cilantro Chutney

 

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped and washed)
• 1 green chili
• 1 to 2 teaspoon lemon juice (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• black salt/sea salt

Directions:

1. Grind all ingredients except the lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
2. Add salt and lemon juice to taste.
3. Refrigerate for a couple of minutes and serve*.

 

*Use within two to three days.

 

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh pineapple (diced)
• 2 tbsp scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl.
2. Let it rest for 1/2 hr.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped mango
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 thai chili (optional)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl.
2. Let it rest for 1/2 hr.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Mouth-Watering Avacado-Bean Dip

Ingredients:

• 19 oz can of black beans
• 1 tbs. lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsp.chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• guacamole (see below)
• tomato salsa (see below)
• sour cream (to taste)
• shredded cheddar (to taste)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions

Directions:

1. Mash the black beans with the garlic and chili powder; spread this on the bottom of a bowl.
2. Layer the guacamole, salsa, and sour cream on top.
3. Sprinkle the cheddar, tomatoes, and scallions and serve.