Guacamole

   Since I am on the health benefits of Avocado, I thought I will give you a couple of simple yet nutritious recipes using Avocado. The first is Guacamole which is an easy to make Mexican dip which is usually served with tortilla chips, but you can serve them with any kind of chips or freshly cut veggies like carrots, cucumber etc. as a starter. To make guacamole you will need:

1. Two ripe avocados ( when you press it ,it should feel soft but not too soft and pulpy)
2. One small onion finley chopped
3. Two medium tomatoes finely chopped.
4. 1tbs lime juice
5. 1 tbs Coriander ( Cilantro) leaves finely chopped
6. 2 green chillies slit lengthwise and then cut into small pieces        
7. salt to taste
   Cut the avocados lengthwise, remove the seed and scoop out the pulp into a bowl. The dark green layer just beneath the skin is supposed to contain a good amount of antioxidants, so make sure to scoop that as well.
Mash the pulp well with a fork or give it a couple of turns in the food processor. To this add all the other ingredients and mix well to combine everything. You can substitute green chillies with black pepper powder. The amount of the ingredients can be adjusted according to your taste. Guacamole can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days , but tastes better when served fresh.