• 1 pound tomatoes, cored and quartered
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Put all ingredients in a food processor. Combine until blended. Serve with grilled chicken or fish, rice, pasta, or couscous.

Makes 4 servings.