Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cilantro
• 1 fresh green chili
• 1 medium red onion
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

1. Wash cilantro and green chili.
2. Roughly chop onion, garlic, cilantro and chili.
3. Grind in a blender along with salt, cumin and lemon juice.
4. Serve with idli, on a veggie sandwich or with other snacks.

Helpful hints

• Instead of 2 cups of cilantro, use 2/3 cup cilantro and 1/3 cup of mint for a sweet flavor.
• One bunch of cilantro is approximately 2 cups.
• Adjust chili for desired heat.
• Decrease serving size to a teaspoon if used with a snack or 1 tablespoon if used as a sandwich spread.