Watercress, tomato and Walnut Chutney / Pesto Tagliatelle

This is my entry for One Hot Stove's A-Z of Indian Vegetables

W is for Walnuts and Watercress both of which are power foods
Although pasta is not Indian, the walnut chutney is.




Walnuts
Walnuts are a power food, they are a very good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, a handful a day provides enough of these essential fats.
Watercress
Watercress is also considered a power food, it is full of beta carotenes.


1. Walnut and Coriander Chutney / Pesto
Ingredients
2 cups coriander leaves
8 green chillies; seeds removed (or to taste)
4 -6 cloves garlic; peeled
1 cup walnut pieces
2 limes; juiced
salt to taste
Method
Place all the ingredients in a food processer and grind to a paste.

2. Pasta and Sauce
16oz pack of fresh tagliatelle
2 cups of cherry tomatoes; quartered
1 cup of mozzarella cheese; grated
2 cups of watercress; washed and drained
1 tablespoon of olive oil
walnut chutney from above (about 1 cup)

Method
1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions; drain
2. In the same pan, heat the olive oil and fry the tomatoes for 1-2 minutes
3. Add the walnut chutney, stir the in pasta and the mozzarella cheese and the watercress, cook until the watercress begins to wilt
4. Serve immediately