Guacamole

Hey...tired of having the same dips and relishs again and again?Try this mexican dip if you dont wish to consume harmful cholesterol and saturated fats..The main ingredient in guacamole is Avacado.. This fruit ranks highest in the certain key nutrients that can promote optimum growth and help protect against a variety of diseases!!!so next time u munch tortillas ..dip them in this buttery guacamole.One more secret.. avocados are good for your skin and hair too. Mashing an avocado and rubbing it into your hair for five minutes after washing will add luster to your hair.In South Africa, an avocado mask made of mashed avocados, honey, and lime juice is applied to the face as a moisturizing treatment to counteract the drying effects of the hot sun.Now ..now..why did i go to south africa...my best buddy(from god's own) says she has this tree at her backyard and has been using the same as a face pack!!!! additional info..she's becoming prettier day by day...lol.i bet you wanna try this:-)The fruit is called 'venna pazham' or 'mutta pazham' in malayalam and Butter fruit in english. The last two pics of avacado were sent by the same friend when she went home(kottayam).Thanks to her for making my blog green:-)

I Tried my first ever Guacamole at a friend's place...i still remember how this Mexican appetizer awakened by taste buds.This is how you make this..

4 large ripe avocadoes ,pitted and peeled.(pick those ones which have the stickers marked RIPE on them.They are the best.Or check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of an avacado.)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped

1 large tomato, diced

2-3 green chillies

salt to taste

3 cloves of garlic(optional)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin(optional) if you love these flavours add them too.

Adjust each of these ingredients to your own tastes and preferences.

Method:-

1.Using a fork,coarsely mash avocados in a bowl with lemon juice .

2.Add tomato,onion,chopped coriander leaves,green chillies,salt and stir to blend..Adjust seasoning to taste.

3.Serve with Tortilla chips.

Recipe courtesy-My friend Manju