Ingredients
- 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 4-6 or so medium hot chilies such as jalapeno
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes, including their juices
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala, or a Yemenite spice mix
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- seeds of 5-6 cardamom pods
- 25g parsley, chopped
- 25g coriander leaves, chopped
- 25g mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1½ – 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt
Directions
Step 1
Crush the garlic with the salt, using either a mortar and pestle or a blender.
Step 2
Combine with chilies, tomatoes, and spices, and blend or crush until it forms a thick liquid.
Step 3
Add the parsley and coriander (and mint, if using). Blend or crush together as you like until it forms a chunky puree.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice and olive oil, and adjust the seasoning.
