Roasted Pork Loin with Almond Pesto

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1 1/4 cup toasted slivered or whole almonds (save 1/4 cup for garnish)

3 serrano chiles

Juice of one lime

6 cloves of garlic

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 cups picked thai basil leaves

1 cup picked mint leaves

3/4 cup peanut oil

3 to 4 pound pork loin, cut into at least 4 (2-inch) pieces, pounded flat

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 cup sliced green scallions for garnish

Canola oil to cook