This sweet, spicy and tangy Mango salsa is made with fresh ripe mangoes, red bell pepper, onion, herbs and spices. An easy condiment that is lovely all by itself as well as when paired with others.
Peel and chop the mango in small cubes. You should be able to get ¾ to 1 cup chopped mangoes.
Use ripe and sweet mangoes. You can use any variety of sweet and fleshy mangoes.
Finely chop onion and red bell pepper. Also, chop green chili pepper and coriander leaves. Set aside
Making mango salsa
Add the chopped mangoes in a mixing bowl.
Next add in the finely chopped onions, finely chopped red bell pepper (red capsicum), chopped green chilies and chopped coriander leaves.
Add crushed black pepper, ground cumin, red chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Add lemon juice. You can add more lemon juice if you prefer.
Lastly, season with salt.
Mix everything very well. Check the taste. If the salsa is not spicy, then you can add some more green chilies. If it is too spicy, then add some more mangoes.
Serve Mango Salsa plain or with some nachos, crackers or tacos.
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Notes
Use mangoes that are fresh, ripe, sweet with a firm flesh.
According to your taste preferences, add less or more of the ground spices, lemon juice and green chillies.
Add tomatoes if you prefer.
Choose to add avocado or pineapple or peach to your mango salsa for a healthier, tasty and colorful variation.
Scale the recipe up to make for potlucks or small parties.