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Maru's spiced salsa

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

no cooking required

Serves

Serves 3-4

Dietary

Vegetarian

This fresh, crunchy dip is easy to make and requires no cooking - it's perfect for summer gatherings.

By Rekha Mistry

From The Big Allotment Challenge

Ingredients

1 small carrot, peeled, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1-2 small handfuls finely chopped fresh coriander
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cumin
2-4 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
pinch sugar
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
pinch salt
squeeze lemon juice
1 spring onion, trimmed, thinly sliced, to garnish

Method

Put the carrot and onion in a bowl and chop to small pieces using a hand blender.
In a separate bowl, blend the tomatoes and chilli to a smooth purée.
Combine the two mixtures, then stir in the remaining ingredients, adding salt if required. You want the consistency of salsa.
Season the salsa with lemon juice and garnish with spring onion.

The Big Allotment Challenge

The Big Allotment Challenge

Episode 3

BBC Two

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