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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
