January 24, 2011 Trader Joe’s 4766, East Grand Road Tucson, AZ 85712 Subject: Query regarding an original Dip recipe Greetings ! Attached is an original 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 Nuts & Greens Dip) Recipe: 1. Almonds (whole, raw) —————–: 10 pcs 2. Lemon juice ————————–: 5 tsp 3. Apple cider vinegar ——————: 5 tsp 4. water ——————————–: 1 tsp 5. Garlic cloves (cut pieces) ———–: 3 cloves* 6. Walnut ——————————-: 6 pcs 7. Cashews (whole, raw) —————–: 8 pcs 8. Pistacheo (shelled, raw) ————-: 2 tsp 9. Honey ——————————–: 1 tsp 10. Oil (olive/grape seed/canola) ——-: 5 tsp 11. Salt ——————————–: ¼ tsp* 12. Cayenne pepper powder —————: ¼ tsp* 13. Black pepper (ground) —————: ¼ tsp* 14. Spinach (washed whole leaf) ———: 2 cups 15. Water ——————————-: 1 tsp 16. Cilantro —————————-: ¼ cup 17. Green onion ————————-: ¼ cup 18. Hummus (ground garbanzo) ————: 380 gm Preparation: 1. Add 1 – 4 into a blender. Chop and grind until it becomes a coarse paste. 2. Add 5 – 8. Grind until it becomes a coarse paste. 3. Add 9 – 13. Stir 5 sec. 4. Add 14, 15. Grind/mix/grind until the leaves are chopped well 5. Add 16, 17. Grind/mix/grind until it is chopped up well. 6. Add 18. Stir until it has the consistency of a dip. * Touchy ! Adjust to taste and for optimum sales. Formulated by Mohan Gopal