Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)
• 1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves (from 1 large bunch)
• 5 to 7 fresh green Thai chiles (1 1/2 to 2 inches long), stemmed
• 2 teaspoons amchoor* (ground dried mango)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Blend seeds with cilantro, mint, chiles, amchoor, and salt in a food processor until very finely chopped, then transfer to a small bowl and stir in lemon juice.
2. *Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).