Strawberry Salsa "India"

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cm ginger root
• 2 cm turmeric root
• ¼ bell pepper(s)
• 3 cm cucumber(s)
• 5 strawberries
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• cane sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

fruity, with a kick of Indian medicinal spices

Peel and roughly chop the garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Halve the bell pepper and finely dice one piece. Place each piece in the mortar and pestle, one at a time, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Once everything is in the mortar, add a large pinch of sugar and mash everything with a pestle. When the juices start to run and the larger pieces are slightly pulpy, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and patiently mash until smooth. Finely dice the strawberries, the cucumber, and the rest of the bell pepper, mix them into the salsa, and let it sit uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This salsa is perfect as a dip for naan or chapati, and as a condiment for tortilla wraps or tacos.