The next wave in sauces: chutneys and salsas provide zing to an array of dishes - includes recipes

Vegetarian Times, August, 1995 by Yamuna Devi

1 1/2 Tbs. fresh orange juice

1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice

1 1/2 Tbs. honey

1 to 2 hot green chili peppers,

seeded and minced

1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded

and diced

1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and

diced

1/2 small papaya, peeled, seeded and

diced

Salt and freshly ground pepper to

taste

Drizzle walnut oil (optional)

COMBINE JUICES, honey and pepers in a bowl; whisk until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Makes 9 1/4-cup servings.

PER SERVING: 37 CAL.; 1G PROT.; 2G FAT; 6G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 62MG SOD.; 0.6G FIBER. VEGAN (HONEY)

Cashew Chutney

Cashews add rich flavor and texture to this warm, gingery chutney, which is excellent with crudites or grilled eggplant, thinned down as a dressing or sauce for green salads, as a sandwich spread, or drizzled over mashed potatoes.

1/2- to 1-inch piece peeled ginger root

1 to 2 hot green chili peppers

1/2 Tbs. lemon juice

2/3 cup toasted cashews

3 red, green or yellow bell peppers,

peeled, seeded and deveined

Water

Salt to taste

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

COMBINE GINGER, peppers, lemon juice and cashews in food processor; pulse until chopped. Chop peppers; put in processor and process, adding water as necessary until ingredients are pureed. Transfer to bowl, add salt and stir in cilantro.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days (see note). Makes about 10 servings of 2 tablespoons each.

NOTE: Chutney thickens as it sits. Thin with water for spreads, dips, sauces or salad dressings.

PER SERVING: 67 CAL.; 2G PROT.; 2G FAT; 5G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 109MG SOD.; 0.8G FIBER. VEGAN

RELATED ARTICLE: GLOSSARY

Fennel bulb: A crisp, fragrant vegetable with a mild licorice flavor. Its edible bulb and stalks can be used like celery, and its seeds can be used for seasoning.

Zest: The outermost rind of citrus fruits, used for seasoning.