SALSA: Pineapple/Mango/Tomato/Guava/Watermelon

Salsa is famous all over the world as a Mexican sauce. The recipe is usually spicy and contains tomatoes that give it a distinct color. It is made using mortar and pestle to release some juices that add to its distinct flavor.  However, these days, there is a huge variety of Salsa available in the market as well as a lot of variations are made in homes. Mexican Salsa is traditionally served with tortilla chips, bread sticks, pitta bread, and raw vegetables or as a spread for tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, etc.  I have tried and tasted quite some of them and to my delight , they have all been very impressive. Hence, I thought of sharing the recipes with you. Here you go!

PINEAPPLE SALSA:

Ingredients:

2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup chopped coriander
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp grated ginger
Juice of 1 large lemon

1 tbsp pineapple juice

Salt, to taste

Black pepper powder to taste

Directions: Mix everything in a bowl and crush slightly using mortar and pestle just before serving.

MANGO SALSA:

Ingredients:

2 large diced mangos

1 diced tomato (deseeded)

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1/4 cup chopped coriander

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp mango juice

Salt to taste

Directions: Mix everything in a bowl and crush slightly using mortar and pestle just before serving.

TOMATO SALSA:

Ingredients:

4 cups of diced tomatoes (firm, fresh and ripe)

1 jalapeno chilli, chopped finely

1/2 cup finely chopped red onions

2 small garlic cloves (minced)

1 tsp grated ginger

Juice of 1 large lemon

1 tbsp tomato juice

Salt to taste

1 tsp granulated sugar

Black pepper powder to taste

Directions: Mix everything in a bowl and crush slightly using mortar and pestle just before serving.

GUAVA SALSA:

Ingredients:

2 cups diced guavas

1/4 cup diced tomato (deseeded)

1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions

1/4 cup chopped coriander

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

Salt to taste

1 tsp granulated sugar

Black pepper powder to taste

Juice of 1 large lemon

1 tbsp guava juice

Directions: Mix everything in a bowl and crush slightly using mortar and pestle just before serving.

WATERMELON SALSA:

Ingredients:

2 cups diced watermelon (deseeded)

1 cup diced muskmelon/sun melon

1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions

1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1/8 cup chopped coriander

Salt to taste

Black pepper powder to taste

Juice of 1 large lemon

1 tbsp  watermelon juice

Directions: Mix everything in a bowl and crush slightly using mortar and pestle just before serving.