# Spicy Indian Salsas This Spicy Salsa Recipe Packs a Nice Kick By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-salsa References: [allaboutyou](http://www.allaboutyou.com/food/recipefinder/indian-tomato-salsa-salad-recipe-49145) & [allaboutyou](http://www.allaboutyou.com/food/recipefinder/indian-tomato-salsa-salad-recipe-49145) If you're like me and like a spicy salsa rather than a more subdued one, this exotic Indian salsa may be for you. The recipe uses lime and two staples of Indian cooking -- [fresh coriander and chilli powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-goddess-blends) -- to create an authentic salsa that packs just the right amount of heat. This exotic Indian spicy salsa is very easy to put together and doesn't take a lot of time, so it's the perfect thing to whip up for last minute parties and get-togethers. Simply toss tomatoes, onion, cucumber, mint and coriander in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Then mix [chilli powder, lime juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-riot-spicy-mango) and olive oil and add to your tomato salad. It really is that straightforward, but tastes delicious. You can cool down the heat of this salsa by adding a bit of yogurt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Authentic Indian Flavors:** Explore the growing demand for spicy and exotic Indian flavors in the food industry, presenting opportunities for new product development and innovative flavor combinations. - **Quick and Easy Party Recipes:** As the need for convenient and time-saving meal solutions increases, there is a disruption opportunity for the creation of quick and easy recipes like this spicy Indian salsa that can be prepared for last-minute parties and get-togethers. - **Heat-controlled Food Offerings:** The rising popularity of spicy dishes allows for the development of heat-controlled food offerings, such as customizable salsas, that cater to individual preferences and spice tolerance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** Incorporate authentic Indian flavors into food and beverage products to capitalize on the increasing demand for spicy and exotic tastes. - **Ready-to-eat Convenience Foods:** Innovate in the ready-to-eat convenience food sector by introducing quick and easy party recipes that cater to the time constraints and social gatherings of busy consumers. - **Spices & Condiments:** Provide heat-controlled food offerings, like customizable salsas or spice blends, to the spices and condiments industry to meet the growing demand for personalized and adjustable levels of spiciness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salsa-Chutney Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalsa.md) - [Tangy Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangy-hot-sauce.md) - [Latin Cuisine-Inspired Salsas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsicana-salsas.md) - [Indian-Style Chili Crisp Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-style-chili-crisp.md) - [Spiced Kettle-Cooked Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyas-snacks.md) - [Freeze-Dried Salsas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-salsa.md) - [Latin Cuisine Foodservice Salsas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-mexicana-roasted-salsa.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md) - [Mexican Spice Mix Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajin-sorbet.md)