Almond Chermoula

==Description==
North African pesto or salsa
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: The Midwest Traveler
* Makes approx 2 cups.
== Ingredient ==
* 1 small onion, minced
* ½ cup raisins
* ½ teaspoon saffron mixed into 2 tablespoons water
* ½ cup toasted almonds, blanched and slivered
* 3 cups fresh cilantro leaves
* 1 large handful mint leaves
* 3 plump garlic cloves
* pinch or two of red pepper flakes
* 1¼ cups olive oil
* lime juice to taste
==Directions==
# Place the onion, raisins, saffron and half the almonds into a large bowl and set aside.
# Puree the remaining almonds, cilantro, mint, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil and lime juice.
# Fold the purée into mixture in the bowl.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:North African Recipes
Category:Salsa Recipes
Category:Pesto Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes