Guacamole
The first time I tasted Avocado was as a milkshake at my university - I hated the first couple of sips but since I had paid for it and I was rather thrify then (being a student and all), i proceeded to finish it instead of tossing it away... but somewhere in the middle, i actually started liking it. I started ordering it quite frequently after that and was in for a rude shock when my friend S (a microbiologist) told me that avocado was among the most fattening of fruits. Of course at that point in my life I had no idea of good fats and bad fats... and my build dictated that I stay far away from anything fattening so that's when I completely stopped having that.
This all changed when my knowledge of fats increased a bit and I dipped some tortilla chips in a spicy, gooey guacamole & fell in love with it all over again. I started enjoying it, albeit in moderation. This is a very simple recipe.
GUACAMOLE
Ingredients:
Ripe Avocado - 2 ,remove seeds, scoop out flesh and mash coarsely
Lime -juice of 1 or more to taste
Onion - quarter cup, chopped
Tomato - half of a medium one, seeded and chopped
Jalapeno - 1, de-seeded and chopped
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
Garlic - 1 small clove, minced
Chilli powder - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Method:
1) Combine the avocado pulp with the lime juice and some salt. Stir in the chopped jalapeno, onion, tomato, garlic and coriander leaves. Add chilli powder to taste.
2) Refrigerate for a few hours so the flavours can combine before scooping over tortilla chips & serving.
Since this makes for a yummy appetizer, I would like to send this as my 2nd entry to EC's WYF-Soups/Starters/Soups.
This all changed when my knowledge of fats increased a bit and I dipped some tortilla chips in a spicy, gooey guacamole & fell in love with it all over again. I started enjoying it, albeit in moderation. This is a very simple recipe.
GUACAMOLE
Ingredients:
Ripe Avocado - 2 ,remove seeds, scoop out flesh and mash coarsely
Lime -juice of 1 or more to taste
Onion - quarter cup, chopped
Tomato - half of a medium one, seeded and chopped
Jalapeno - 1, de-seeded and chopped
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
Garlic - 1 small clove, minced
Chilli powder - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Method:
1) Combine the avocado pulp with the lime juice and some salt. Stir in the chopped jalapeno, onion, tomato, garlic and coriander leaves. Add chilli powder to taste.
2) Refrigerate for a few hours so the flavours can combine before scooping over tortilla chips & serving.
Since this makes for a yummy appetizer, I would like to send this as my 2nd entry to EC's WYF-Soups/Starters/Soups.
LOVELY GUACAMOLE Laavanya .. I have never made then @ home. I just bought avacados at the super market today N will be trying this soon ..
ReplyDeleteI just love guacamole..looks perfect Laavanya..
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try this for some time and your recipe sounds so simple,it looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteNever made this Lavanya..want to try now..looks lovely
ReplyDeletehave tasted it once....and wanted to try it since then....but was looking for a simple yet tasty recipe....now i have one to follow.....
ReplyDeletei adore avocados and don't mind getting fat. :D
ReplyDeletethat looks vey delicious..nice recipe..have to try it!!
ReplyDeleteThis guacamole sure looks delicious, have never tried avocados before but this looks appetising enough to give it a try.
ReplyDeletenice one lavanya,..:-)
ReplyDeleteI got tempted and just bought some guacamole today and was wondering what to do with them.. Perfect timing, Laavanya :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, I had no idea about the fat content in avacados for a while.. :)
I just love to dig avocado right with little sprinkling of salt and pepper. It tastes butter! Looks cool the scoop!
ReplyDeleteA roomie of mine who was from Kerala had this growing in her house - she would call it butter fruit. I saw them in the store a couple of days ago and almost picked up some but thought better of it and didn't. I love guacamole, though, just eat it at restaurants.
ReplyDeletehey laavanya..this is somethin new to me!! looks gr8...
ReplyDeleteLooks very nice...even I hav not yet tasted avocado in my life...
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious and tasty .I never made at home have to try now......
ReplyDeletelovely :) sometimes i add some jeera pwd as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is very new to me :). But must say it looks tempting.
ReplyDeleteI Make Guacamole the same way. I also add 2 tsp plain yogurt to it which gives a nice consistency.
ReplyDeleteAvocados are a tough bunch to pick out at the market. Ripe, not too ripe. Raw but firm, not too much of a give when I press!
ReplyDeleteI get the one from Costco which is natural but the inner flesh is packaged. Looks like I can try it out with that one. Nice one girl!
I love this dip, but try to have it minimal as its high fat!!But indulging in it once in a while is perfectly ok i thik :-)
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ReplyDeleteI tasted avocado Milk Shake.Your dish looks simple and rich. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeletehi, how are you? missed so many recipes.. have to catch up soon:)
ReplyDeleteNeat and inviting..thanks for participating
ReplyDeleteThanks VP - do try...
ReplyDeleteThank you Divya, Usha & Kamala.
Raaji - it is very simple. Hope you get to try.
Bee - good for you :)
Thanks Sowmya, Vandana & notyet100.
Sujatha, they also double up as great facepacks.. :)
Cham, i've not tried them like that - sounds simple & tasty.
Sra, butter-fruit is such an apt name for this.
Thank you Spices n Aroma.
Really Raks...? i had that avocado milkshake in Singapore.
THanks Sireesha.
Richa, cumin powder always works great in mexican dishes.
Thank you Bhawana.
Anonymous - that's a fabulous idea. I can see how yogurt/sourcream can make it tastier.
Divya - i had trouble picking them initially too.. lately i've been doing alright.
That's so true Seema - moderation is key.
MT - thanks!
Sharmi - so good to see you again. Just read the good news!! so happy for you.
Thank you EC for hosting this.
Mouth-drooling entry, yummmmm!!!!
ReplyDeletei know..good fat...bad fat...mono..poly...sometimes my head spins with so much of info...the guac looks great...i like it a lil chunky too...the smooth stuff is a turn-off
ReplyDeleteNice name & a very attractive pics 2
ReplyDeleteI love guacamole and will definitely try this. Krishna
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