Fresh Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 fresh green chili (may substitute 1 small can chopped chilies)
2 fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions (tops and bulbs), chopped
1/2 tsp. fresh or dried cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. tomato sauce or catsup
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
If using fresh chili, wash green chili but do not cut it.
Place whole chili on baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes or until chili begins to soften.
Remove from oven, cool and slice the chili.
Discard the seeds.
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Process or blend just until all ingredients are finely chopped.
Do not puree. Chill and serve.