Saturday, June 23, 2012

Guacamole

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, I wonder why apple got picked for this proverb. Why not Avocado a day keeps the doctor away, yes avocado technically a fruit but used as a vegetable has tons of nutrients like Vitamin E, K , B, C and mono unsaturated fats. With so many health benefits it is good to include at least one avocado a day either in salads, smoothies or simply make this guacamole. Guacamole is an avocado-based sauce that originated with the Aztecs in Mexico. It is traditionally made by mashing ripe avocados with a molcajete (mortar and pestle) with sea salt.  You can use guacamole as a dip, salad or condiment. Guacamole with some whole grain chips and salsa serves as a good snack or starter. Or if you are looking for a grain free option, you can serve with some almond flour cheese triangles which I will post soon. So make sure to check back.

Preparation Time – 10 Minutes

Cooking Time – Nil

Serves – 4 to 6

Ingredients

Avocado – 3

Roma tomatoes – 2

Onion – 1/2

Green Chili – 2 or more to taste( you can substitute this for jalapeno)

Lime – 1 (Juiced)

Sea salt – 1/2 Tsp or to taste

Cilantro – handful(leaves alone no stalks)

Method

1) Peel, deseed and scoop out the avocado pulp in a bowl and to this add half of the salt and lemon juice.

2) In a food processor place the tomatoes, onion, green chili, rest of the salt and cilantro and pulse for a second and transfer the mixture to the avocado pulp and using a masher mash nicely and combine it well and serve immediately.

Note – You can add a clove of garlic along with the tomato, onion and serve guacamole with corn chips, multi grain chips or almond flour triangles which I will post soon.

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28 comments:

faseela said...

yummy n tempting guacamole with awesome presentation....

The Yogi Vegetarian said...

Thanks for this lovely post :)I just love guacamole, and I agree with you; avocados are truly a superfood. I raised my daughter on them; the perfect baby food and even comes in its own environmentally-friendly packaging! (ie: the skin.) I recently found out that as well as containing all those vitamins, avocados are also a source of easily- digestible protein, can lower chloresterol, protect against heart disease and are anti-inflammatory so great for arthritis sufferers. I might just make them my "Ingredient of the Month" on my blog sometime soon...

Swathi Iyer said...

Guacamole looks delicious. My girl loves to have it with corn chips.

Shobha said...

My favourite dip..love it.

Julie said...

Very delicious n healthy dip,Love the sea green color n yummy dip with chips!!
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PT said...

very healthy recipe.. thanks for sharing it..

Shabbu said...

yummy dip...nice one..

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radha said...

This looks like an all-in-one recipe.

Spice up the Curry said...

very yummy looking guacamole.

Srimathi said...

I am super happy ever since I heard that avocados are very healthy. I enjoy their creamy texture so much.Guaco looks perfect.

Vimitha Anand said...

Yummy dip...

Reshmi Mahesh said...

Yummy healthy dip...Perfect with chips..

Vidhya said...

My favorite dip.I don't mind having this all alone without any frills.Lovely presentation.

Jay said...

wow..wat a temping dish..awesome
Tasty Appetite

Priya said...

My favourite dip,need some tortilla chips to enjoy with this dip.

hemalata said...

Delicious n healthy dip.

Catherine said...

Avocados are a favorite in my house. My daughter absolutely LOVES guacamole. It's perfect summer bbqs and picnics. This is sounds wonderful. I love the addition of the cilantro. Please do visit soon! Blessings, Catherine

Miriam said...

Simple flavor combinations are the best for guacamole, well done. I love it!
Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

Prathima Rao said...

Makes for a quick & healthy dip :)
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner

Sangeetha said...

very healthy n delicious dip, looks yummy...we love it with tositos scoops !!
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cookingvarieties said...

hi dear- guacamole is surely a favorite, especially cos of the avocados.
over here, one medium size avocado costs about usd2 each...its imported. love this salad. have a nice day

Catherine said...

This is a favorite to go with the tastes of summer. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

Shruti Dhingra Wahi said...

Looks so yummy ...
Nice blog Sadhana :-)
Glad to follow you !!!
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Purabi Naha said...

Yummy guacamole recipe... I love avocados and make guacamole often. Love this!
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Deepti said...

Love avocados and Guacamole is definitely my fav! Good one..

Amarendra said...

Guacamole.. new recipe to me. You have a wonderful blog. Happy to follow you.

Jiboombaa said...

Delicious salad!

Maha Gadde said...

new 1 to me..bt healthy n i think sure tastes yummy 2
Wishing you & family a very Happy New Year !!

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