CUMIN-TOMATO RELISH

Cumin-Tomato Relish image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds plum or other tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon minced onion
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Juice of one lime
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

If you're using cumin seeds, place them in a small skillet and toast over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, just a minute or two, until they are fragrant. Finely grind all but 1/2 teaspoon.
Combine the ground cumin, the tomatoes, the optional pepper, the onion, the salt, the cayenne and the lime juice; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Just before serving, toss with the cilantro and reserved cumin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 59, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams