Zhug (Hot Relish)

Recipes Ingredients:

3 Cardamom pods
-- washed and drained
1 ts Black peppercorns
6 Garlic cloves
1 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Salt
4 Hot chilis (more if desired)
1/4 c -Cold water
1-1/2 c Coriander sprigs

Recipe Instructions:

Place cardamom pods, peppercorns and caraway seeds in jar of Blender and blend to a coarse powder. Cut stems from chilis, leaving rest of Chili intact. Add to Blender jar with remaining ingredients and blend to a coarse puree. Turn into a small Saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then place in a jar, seal and store in refrigerator. Use as a Bread Dip or as specified in recipes. Source: The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos Typed for you by Karen Mintzias