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Mango Curry Salsa Recipe
Mango salsa is a relatively popular alternative to conventional tomato salsa and becoming more so all the time. However, even the biggest mango salsa fans among us yearn for an occasional change of pace, which is exactly what this mango curry salsa recipe offers.
Inspired by mango chutneys and Indian-style mango pickle, this recipe pairs sweet, juicy mango with the earthy warmth and subtle heat of garam masala (an Indian spice mix) as well as the more direct heat of jalapeno peppers and the flavor of cilantro, an ingredient found in both Mexican and Indian cuisine.
If you are in the mood for a salsa, which is a little different from the usual, this recipe is for you. While some people don't find it to be an ideal topping for tacos and other Mexican dishes, it's great with chips and alongside of many dishes which you may not normally serve with salsa - experiment and find your own new favorite combinations with this mango curry salsa recipe.
Indian-Style Mango Curry Salsa
Ingredients -
2 mangoes, peeled and diced
1 roma tomato, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp garam masala powder and ½ tsp cumin (½ curry powder may be substituted for these ingredients if they are not easily available)
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Peel and dice the mango, taking care to cut around the large seeds. Dice the tomato and onion and chop the peppers and cilantro. Mix all ingredients and season with garam masala (or curry powder), lime juice and salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve.
