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Ingredients

• 1 to 3 jalapeno, halved and de-seeded. Start with 1 pepper and add more according to your heat preference.
• 1 bunch cilantro; stems and leaves washed, rough chopped (roughly 2 cups)
• 1 bunch flat leaf parsley; stems and leaves washed, rough chopped (roughly 2 cups)
• 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil, more to cover