Georgian Salsa (Ajika)

Name: Georgian Salsa (Ajika)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1/2 cup fresh fresh cilantro stem; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf; 2 garlic cloves; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 fresh jalapeno chilies, trimmed and halved (preferably red); 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Submitted by lazyme

"This lively condiment goes nicely with grilled meats and fish as well as with pork stew. From epicurious.com."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 2 cups

ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander seed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
¹⁄₂ cup fresh fresh cilantro stem
¹⁄₄ cup fresh basil leaf
2 garlic cloves
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 fresh jalapeno chilies, trimmed and halved (preferably red)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt

directions

Finely grind coriander and fenugreek seeds with a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder.
Finely chop cilantro, basil, and garlic together in a food processor.
Add bell pepper and jalapenos and pulse until finely chopped.
Add vinegar, coriander mixture, and salt and blend until just combined.
Cooks' note: Ajika keeps, chilled, in an airtight container 4 days.

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