Green Zhug

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• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 0 cardamom pods
• 3 medium green chillies
• 2 red chillies
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0 large bunch coriander
• 100g olive oil
• 0 fresh lemon
• 0 salt

Step 1
But if you are buying by the bunch then plunge it straight into a jug with enough water to cover the cut stems - that will extend its life for a few days.

Step 2
If you buy a small sachet of herbs, then remove them from the plastic packaging and lay between layers of paper kitchen towel.

Step 3
First make the zhug by carefully chopping the chillies.

Step 4
In a small frying pan, lightly toast the spices over a medium heat.

Step 5
Add the garlic, coriander and half the olive oil.

Step 6
Taste and add more olive oil if necessary.

Step 7
Add the lemon or lime juice and more salt to taste.

Step 8
Serve at room temperature.

Step 9
Problem solved by stirring the zhug into a blend of cream cheese and natural yoghurt.