Guacamole

This popular Mexican dip can be served with tortilla chips, or used as a dip with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients:

· Large avocados – 3 ripened

· Spring onions / normal medium size onions -3

· Garlic clove (crushed) -1 (optional)

· Olive oil – 1 tbsp

· Salt as per taste

· Fresh lemon juice – 2 tbsp

· Pepper -1/2 tsp

· Green chillies -2 (optional) [deseeded and cut length wise].

Method:

· Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Peel the halves. Put the avocados flesh in a large bowl.

· With a fork/spoon mash the avocado flesh coarsely. [I have mashed in a mixer].  

· Add the Spring onions /onions (grated), garlic (if used), olive oil, salt and lemon juice, green chillies.

· Mash until well blended, but do not over cook the mixture. Small chunks of avocados should still remain.

· Adjust the seasoning, if necessary, with salt or lemon or lime juice. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.

· Serve the dip immediately, sprinkled with the pepper and tortilla chips.

Note: Guacamole doesn’t keep well. But, if necessary, it can be stored in refrigerator for few hours. Cover the surface with clear film to prevent discolouring.