Indian Spiced Tomato Salsa
Brighten up your snacking or meal-prep routine with this vibrant and aromatic Indian Spiced Tomato Salsa! A delightful twist on the classic salsa, this recipe combines juicy ripe tomatoes, zesty red onion, and fresh cilantro with bold Indian spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a hint of red chili powder for an irresistible burst of flavor. Tempering the spices in warm olive oil enhances their depth, while a splash of lemon juice adds the perfect tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salsa is perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, a spread for naan bread, or a flavor-packed topping for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're hosting a party or elevating a weeknight dinner, this Indian-inspired salsa is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 small green chili
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Finely chop the tomatoes, red onion, green chili, and fresh cilantro, and set them aside.
Peel and grate the ginger for a fresh aromatic kick.
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
Turn off the heat and stir in the ground coriander, red chili powder, and turmeric powder. Let the spices cool slightly while retaining their flavors.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, green chili, cilantro, and grated ginger.
Pour the tempered spice mix into the bowl and gently combine all the ingredients to evenly distribute the spices.
Add the lemon juice and salt, mixing thoroughly. Taste and adjust salt or spice levels as needed.
Let the salsa rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve fresh as a dip with tortilla chips, naan bread, or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
