Salsa-

 Salsa- This is an Indian version of Mexican salsa. It is very simple, easy to make, and yummy. It can be served with nachos, can be part of a taco, or even Mexican rice.

Pineapple and Mango can be added as a variation.

Ingredients:

Tomato-medium sized,5-6

capsicum-medium sized 2

onion-1 medium-sized finely chopped

coriander-1/2 cup

green chilli2-3 finely chopped

salt-as per taste

Mexican seasoning 1-2 teaspoon

Pineapple-finely chopped 1/2 cup (optional)

Mango-partly ripped, finely chopped 1/2 cup (optional)

sugar-1/2 teaspoon

tomato ketchup 2-3teaspoon

Method:

Roast tomato and capsicum directly on medium flame of heat. Remove the peel of all tomatoes, keep 2 tomatoes to make a puree. Remove peel and seeds from capsicum.  Fine chop tomatoes, and capsicum in a crusher. Add finely chopped onion, green chili, and coriander. Mix well. Add pureed tomato and add salt to taste. Add Mexican seasoning. Mix and keep in a refrigerator to cool and allow for seasoning to mix well.

For a variation, mango or pineapple can be added to salsa.

Serve with chips, tacos, Mexican rice or quesadilla.

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