I am a big fan of side dishes. On a lazy weekday I can happily eat some chutney with bread. After coming to this country and getting exposed to various food cultures my love for side dishes has only grown. Salsa is one of the side dishes that I absolutely adore.  Here’s my favorite Salsa recipe – Mango Salsa.

I learnt it during one of my trips to Mexico. With just a very few ingredients you can make this in a jiffy.

Goes well with chips, tacos, burritos and grilled proteins.

You will need –

• Fresh or canned Mango ( Fresh works the best! Of course).
• 1-2 Firm and ripe Tomatoes
• 1-2 Jalapeño Peppers
• 1 Shallot ( If not available you can use Red Onion)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Distilled White Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Coriander leaves
• 1 Teaspoon minced Garlic
• Salt to taste
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste

There is no “procedure” or “recipe” as such.

Chop the tomatoes in chunks. Remove the seeds.

Dice the Jalapeño in small pieces. Go light on Jalapeño if you are like me who cannot handle much spice.

Please remember to remove and discard the seeds. Those the most evil :).

Dice shallots and bell pepper in small chunks.

In a bowl mix tomatoes, Jalapeño, Shallots and bell pepper. Add Salt and Pepper. Add minced garlic and Vinegar and let it marinade for about 5 minutes

Add Mangoes and coriander leaves and mix well.

If you like it a little on the tangy side squeeze juice of 1 lemon to it. If the Mangoes are too sweet or Canned you might have to add extra lemon.

Cheat Sheet – If you want to eat/make this but don’t have time or energy you can buy some fresh Pica De Gallo from grocery store or restaurants and add Canned/fresh mangoes and adjust the seasoning. Sssshhhhh! I promise no one will know.