Chile Colorado
Ingredients
- 20 dried red chili pods, stems and seeds removed
- 1/4 tsp cilantro seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cup warm water
Instructions
Yield: 3 servings. Coarsely grind the cilantro and cumin seeds in a spice grinder, and then put into the bowl of the food processor. Break the chili pods into small pieces, and coarsely grind in the spice grinder, and then add to food processor bowl. Add the garlic and onion to the food processor, and process until the onions are chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and process until pureed. Place the mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish. Cover and microwave on 70% (medium high) for twenty minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Makes 3-1/2 cups.