Sauces, Salad Dressings & Dips

 

Cucumber Chutney

Note: *Adjust any ingredient to suit your taste

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 3 heaping tbsp cilantro leaves or culantro (chadon beni) leaves, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • Hot pepper to taste, chopped. You can also use sweet mini or pimento peppers if you don’t like hot peppers.

Instructions
 

  • Cut cucumber in half and remove the seeds (do not remove the skin).
  • Grate the cucumber halves on the large grater side, and drain the water through a mesh strainer.
  • In a small food processor, add the cilantro leaves, garlic, lime juice, pepper and salt and blend together.
  • Transfer to the bowl with the shredded cucumber and mix thoroughly.
  • Taste and make any appropriate adjustments to you taste.
  • Drain excess water.

Notes

Pairing:   Add to tacos, wraps, over rice and bean dishes, over rice bowl and in salads.