Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde Recipe - Green Tomato Salsa

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients:

  • salt
  • coriander (dhania) leaves
  • virgin olive oil
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • green chillies
  • tomatillo green tomato

Instructions:

  • To begin making the Mexican Salsa Verde, first remove the husk from the tomatillo and wash them thoroughly and we will roast them in the oven
  • Preheat your oven at 200 C for 15 minutes while you prepare the tomatillo for roasting
  • Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminium foil
  • Place tomatillo and green chilies on it
  • Place the baking tray into the oven and let the tomatillo and green chillies roast for 5-10 minutes on high heat till the tops are char grilled
  • Once the tomatoes are grilled, allow it to cool a little and remove the skin of the tomatoes
  • Place the tomatoes along with along with chilies, sugar, salt , fresh coriander, olive oil, lemon juice into a blender jar and pulse a couple of times till the tomatillo breaks down
  • Take care not to over blend it to a puree
  • Instead leave some chunky pieces of tomatillo
  • Check the seasoning, adjust if required and transfer the Green Tomato Salsa to a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to serve
  • Serve the Mexican Salsa Verde along with Baked Corn & Flour Tortilla Chips Flavored With Paprika Recipe and Apple And Ginger Cocktail Recipe