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Salsa Verde Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Salsa Verde Recipe | Green Tomatillo Salsa

A Mexican salsa made from green tomatillos, jalapenos, onions, garlics and flavored with lime juice and spices.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10
Category Dips & Spreads
Cuisine Mexican

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g

Ingredients For Salsa Verde Recipe | Green Tomatillo Salsa
 

  • 10-12 Tomatillos/Green Tomatoes
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1-2 Jalapeños
  • 5-6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 2 Teaspoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1-2 Teaspoon Salt

Step By Step Instructions for Salsa Verde Recipe | Green Tomatillo Salsa
 

  1. Dice the tomatillos, onions and jalapeños and place them on a hot pan to roast along with garlic cloves.
    10-12 Tomatillos/Green Tomatoes, 1 Small Onion, 1-2 Jalapeños, 5-6 Garlic Cloves
    Salsa Verde Recipe Instructions
  2. I do not add any oil to roast the vegetables, but you can add 1-2 tsp of oil if needed. It is ok if the vegetable edges turn slightly black as that will give a nice flavor and color to the salsa.
    Salsa Verde Recipe Instructions
  3. When the vegetables have roasted transfer them to a food processor or blender and make a puree.
    Salsa Verde Recipe Instructions
  4. Add black pepper powder, red chilli powder and salt to taste.
    1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1-2 Teaspoon Salt
    Salsa Verde Recipe Instructions
  5. Also add some lime juice and grind the ingredients to a smooth paste in the blender.
    2 Teaspoon Lime Juice
    Salsa Verde Recipe Instructions
  6. Add finely chopped cilantro leaves to the salsa. Salsa Verde is ready. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy it as a dip with chips, tacos or on sandwiches and wraps.
    1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
    Salsa Verde Recipe Step By Step Instructions