Jain Mexican Sauce | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Serrano peppers add heat while being lower in calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor profile.

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

Add red bell pepper and dried red chilies to the pan.

Cover the pan and roast until slightly charred.

Add finely chopped tomatoes to the pan.

Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture is well combined and the color is red.

Season with salt and sugar to taste.

Replace oregano with ajwain (carom seeds) for flavor.

Blend the mixture in a mixer until smooth.

Serve the Mexican sauce in a bowl.

Cooking Techniques

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