Green Tomato Salsa
by Tarla Dalal
green tomato salsa verde recipe | Indian style Mexican salsa | homemade healthy fresh green tomato salsa | with 19 amazing images.
This is an unusual salsa made with green tomatoes and other standard ingredients like ginger, garlic and green chillies. Learn how to make green tomato salsa verde recipe | Indian style Mexican salsa | homemade healthy fresh green tomato salsa |
Salsa is a wonderful thing! green tomato salsa, a vibrant and tangy delight, is a fantastic way to utilize those unripe tomatoes that often go to waste. This salsa boasts a unique flavor profile, combining the bright acidity of green tomatoes with the perfect balance of heat from chiles and the freshness of herbs. It can be enjoyed as a dip with a crispy snack like Nacho Chips , or used as a spread to add taste and juiciness to Tacos, Burritos, Wraps and Rolls.
green tomato salsa is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. Green tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. The characteristic and uniqueness of this homemade healthy fresh green tomato salsa is that the tanginess of green tomatoes together with these spicy ingredients has a really mouth-watering effect, which kindles your appetite and literally makes you drool.
You can also try other salsa recipes like Mexican Salsa and Mango Salsa.
pro tips to make green tomato salsa: 1. Use green tomatoes that are firm. 2. Blend only till coarse to get a nice mouthful. 3. Garlic gives a great flavour so do add it.
Enjoy green tomato salsa verde recipe | Indian style Mexican salsa | homemade healthy fresh green tomato salsa | with detailed step by step photos.
Green Tomato Salsa recipe - How to make Green Tomato Salsa
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Makes 0.75 cup
For Green Tomato Salsa
1 cup roughly chopped green tomatoes
1 tsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste
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what is green tomato salsa made of ?
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Green tomato salsa is made from 1 cup roughly chopped green tomatoes, 1 tsp chopped green chillies, 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for green tomato salsa.
how to cut green tomatoes ?
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These are green tomatoes.
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Wash them well.
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Dry them and place on a chopping board.
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Cut 1 green tomato into 2 halves vertically using a sharp knife.
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Again cut each piece vertically into 2.
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Then cut each piece horizontally into 2. From 1 tomato you will get 8 pieces in all.
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This is 1 cup roughly chopped green tomatoes.
how to make green tomato salsa
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To make green tomato salsa recipe | healthy Mexican salsa | easy Indian green tomato salsa, add 1 cup roughly chopped green tomatoes in a small mixer jar.
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Add 1 tsp chopped green chillies. Traditionally fresh jalapenos are used but as they are not easily available we have used green chillies.
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Add 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Close the lid and blend till coarse.
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Serve green tomato salsa recipe | healthy Mexican salsa | easy Indian green tomato salsa as required.
tips to make green tomato salsa
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Use green tomatoes that are firm.
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Blend only till coarse to get a nice mouthful.
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Garlic gives a great flavour so do add it.
| Energy | 4 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 65 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 3.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5.5 mg |
| Sodium | 6.8 mg |
| Potassium | 17.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Where I can buy green tomatoes in India?
Can this salsa be frozen?
Course, crunchy and goes great with tortillas. Nice subtle sourness to the salsa with a tinge of garlic and pleasant taste of spring onions. Very healthy.The Green Tomato Salsa can be used as an ideal accompaniment for a starter or tossed in large chunks into your tortillas.