Everyone calls this the ‘get fat’ season, it starts with diwali celebrations, which seamlessly transforms into major wedding season. (Yes, it’s a ‘season’ by itself. Whether we are guaranteed a ‘winter’ every year is suspect, but wedding season is guaranteed. Always.) Before heading out to the celebrations, here is a good, healthy quick and easy, not to mention satisfying, bite to munch on! And yes, it is also avocado season! Serve with pita chips, or for an even healthier option, fingers of carrots, cucumbers and whatever else your heart desires.
Serves 4-6 people as an appetizer (Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod)
Ingredients:
1. 1/2 cup plain fat-free thick yogurt
2. 1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
3. 1 clove garlic, minced
4. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro/coriander
5. 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper/green Serrano chilli
6. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (jeera)
8. Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
9. Pita chips or cut up vegetables, for serving
Method:
1. Place the yogurt, avocados, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and cumin in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Place in a serving bowl and serve with pita chips or vegetables of choice.
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Feedback:
1. The dip is almost an instantaneous recipe, and the kick of the chilli really pulls the flavours together.
2. You can make this recipe up to a day in advance, and have no fear of the avocado browning, as there’s plenty of lime juice in there to ensure the perky green stays that way!
3. Serve with thin pita crisps for best results, or if you’re going the Mexican way, some tortilla!
