Cumin-Tomato Relish

Name: Cumin-Tomato Relish
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: latin american, southwestern
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

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 3(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

2teaspoons cumin seeds, or 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1½pounds plum or other tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
½red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and minced (optional)
1tablespoon minced onion
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Juice of one lime
2tablespoons chopped cilantro

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Preparation

Step 1
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 ½ teaspoon.
Step 2
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.