Ingredients

• 200 g cucumber, peeled, de-seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 3 cups strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 scallion/white onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 tbsp hot capsico (chili) table sauce
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt, to taste
• chive stalks, cut into three- or four-inch
• pieces, to garnish
• cream, to garnish
• fresh strawberries, to garnish

Method

• Put all ingredients except chive stalks in a food processor and blend to get a coarse texture.
• Taste to ensure spice and seasoning are to your preference.
• Adjust seasoning if needed, and pour into a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Put serving dishes or glasses into the fridge to chill as well.
• Garnish with chive stalks, a hint of cream and strawberries and serve chilled.

(Courtesy : Executive Chef Aman Tandon at ThePrideHotels Ahmedabad)