Salsa Fiesta: Spice Up Your Day the Mexican Salsa Way
Equipment
- Griddle or frying pan - for dry roasting
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen weighing scale
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Atomberg Mixer Grinder
Method of Preparation
- Start by dry roasting 1 tomato and the dry chillies till a slight char develops.
- Add the two to the chutney jar along with the cumin powder and garlic.
- Grind the ingredients on the Coarse Mode for about 60 seconds for a smooth, fully blended consistency.
- Turn off the mixer and open the lid of the jar to scrape the sides.
- Then grind again on Coarse Mode for about 5 seconds.
- Your sauce is complete.
- Now, take the remaining tomatoes and onion and cut them into quarters.
- Add them into the same jar.
- Then add the coriander leaves, salt, and lemon juice.
- Grind again on Coarse Mode for about 5-7 seconds till the desired chunky consistency is reached.
- Once done, pour the salsa into a glass bowl, scraping the sides of the jar.
- Serve with nachos or chips, or add to your tacos and burritos for the perfect bite every time.
Tips and Tricks
- This recipe is for a cold, refreshing, and fresh salsa that can be made in an instant. But if you do not like the taste of the raw ingredients, then you can fry the salsa mixture. Simply pour 2 tablespoons of oil into a pan, let it heat up, and then add your salsa. Let the mixture come to a boil, then let it simmer for 5 minutes. This deepens the flavours and makes the salsa even more vibrant in colour. However, to keep the chunky and coarse ground texture obtained from the Atomberg Mixer Grinder, do not stir the salsa too much while it is in the pan.
- Tomatoes being the main ingredients, this dish also contains sufficient tomato juice that makes it slightly of a liquid consistency. So, if you want a thicker and less liquid consistency, you can strain off some juice after making the salsa and use that flavourful juice in other recipes. Alternatively, you can also grind the tomatoes in Coarse Mode separately and then strain the excess liquid off, then add the thicker tomato chunks to the rest of the ingredients.
- The vegetables in salsa make it an excellent source of essential nutrients in a delicious way. It is low in calories and rich in fibre and vitamins, making it great for boosting your immunity. If you want to add even more complex flavours, then you can add even more vegetables like bell peppers, radishes, avocado, and even black beans.