January 28, 2011 Trader Joe’s 4766, East Grand Road Tucson, AZ 85712 Subject: An original Dip recipe Greetings ! Attached is an original Dip recipe formulated by myself. I found it very delectable. I have tasted all dips sold at Trader Joe’s. So my rating of the dip could very well be in tune with Trader Joe’s selections. I thought I should check with Trader Joe’s to see if there is any interest in getting it produced through a manufacturer and sell it at Trader Joe’s ! Regards, Mohan Gopal 2146, North Margaret Ave. – D Tucson, AZ 85716 Phone: 520.318.0563 Email: mohan.k.gopal@gmail.com PS: A sample is available for tasting. Please ask for it. Original Dip recipe (Spicy Chopped Veggie Dip) Recipe: 1. Garlic cloves (very finely chopped) —: ½ tsp* 2. Jalapeno pepper (very finely chopped) -: ½ tsp* 3. Red bell pepper (very finely chopped) -: 2 tsp 4. Red onion (very finely chopped) ——-: 3 tsp 5. Cayenne pepper powder —————–: ¼ tsp* 6. Black pepper (ground) —————–: ¼ tsp* 7. Tomato (very finely chopped) ———-: 3 tsp 8. Hummus (ground garbanzo) ————–: 380 gm (1 can) 9. Lemon juice —————————: 4 tsp 10. Apple cider vinegar ——————-: 2 tsp 11. Oil (olive/grape seed/canola) ———: 5 tsp 12. Cilantro (finely chopped)————–: 3 tsp 13. Green onion (finely chopped) ———-: 2 tsp Preparation: 1. In a bowl mix together 1 – 7. 2. Add 8 (Hummus) and mix well. 3. Before serving make it warm in microwave. 4. Add 9 – 13 and mix well. *Touchy ! Adjust to taste and for optimum sales. 1. Salt not needed since Hummus has enough salt in it. 2. Veggies have to be chopped, grinding in blender changes taste. Formulated by Mohan Gopal