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Fresh Coriander Pesto

Serve with curries, dahls, Indian or Middle-Eastern dishes

Fresh Coriander Pesto

 

Serve with curries, dahls,Indian or Middle-Eastern dishes.

 

Makes 1 jar

o  1 large bunch fresh coriander sprigs with short stems to yield 2 cups of coriander or use 1cup of coriander and 1 cup parsley, large stems removed)

o  1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped

o  1 garlic clove,coarsely chopped

o  1 tablespoon (1American tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) cashew nuts, finely chopped

o  1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice

o  50ml (2fl oz/1/4cup) light olive oil

o  salt

o  cayenne pepper

 

Put the coriander, scallion,garlic, cashew nuts, lemon juice and olive oil in the blender. Add salt and a little pinch of cayenne pepper, purée until smooth. Taste and correct the seasoning. Store in a covered jar in the fridge covered with a thin layer of olive oil.

This is a recipe by
Darina Allen
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