Grilled Tomato Salsa

Recipe from: Glasshousejohn
Servings: 16

<i>A fantastic tasting salsa recipe given to me by a close friend. The flavour of roasted tomatoes and spices tastes great with tortilla chips.</i>

4 large ripe tomatoes, halved and seeded
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 red chilli peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the broiler.  Arrange tomatoes on a medium baking sheet. Checking frequently and turning  occasionally, broil tomatoes until darkened, about 5 minutes. Remove from  heat and place in a small, sealed container to cool, about 15 to 20 minutes.  Remove and discard tomato skins. Chop tomatoes and place in a medium bowl.  Mix in red onion, garlic, red chilli peppers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon  juice, salt and pepper. Cover and allow to stand about 1 hour before  serving.