Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Thanks a ton for all the lovely comments for the Papad Parathas- and here is the pineapple salsa that went along with them.

As I have mentioned in a previous post see here, pineapple is one of my favourite fruits. Much more commonly used in desserts, I decided to do something different with pineapples this time.

This salsa was made especially spicy for my husband, who is a chilli-freak - and I had some tears and sniffles when I ate it - so unless you are a seasoned chilli eater (pun intended!) reduce the amount of spices from the ones mentioned here.

Ingredients

1/2 cup - pineapple slices, chopped

1/4 tsp - dried lemon grass

1/3 cup - onions, finely chopped

3/4 tsp - garlic, finely chopped

1/2 tsp - red chilli flakes

1 tsp - sunflower oil

1/3 cup - water

1 tbsp - jaggery, (gud), roughly chopped, adjust according to your taste

1 - star anise

1 - bayleaf

2 pieces of cloves

a generous pinch of nutmeg powder

a pinch of citric acid

salt and pepper, according to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add the onions, garlic and bayleaf and cook for a couple of minutes on a medium heat.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 4-5 minutes and serve.

This goes to Nithu's "Think Beyond the Usual - Fruits" 

Enjoy!