Guacamole

Guacamole - I remember the first time I heard the name (honestly - sounded weird and difficult to pronounce... Oh well at the time at-least) I was curious what it is made up of.. We were going to chipotle for the first time and I did my research on what I can and cannot eat (being a vegetarian). This seemed to be the most intriguing side dish that I just had-to-try... And ever since the first time I tasted guacamole - I've been in love with it! The kind of love that doesn't fade away ;-)

So without much delay, let me take you over the ingredients and the step by step detailed method that will make you wonder - is it really so simple? And yes my friend, it really is THAT simple :-)

Ingredients:

• 3 Hass Avocados - Ripe
• 1 small Red Onion - Diced small
• 1 Tomato - Deseeded and diced small
• 1 tbsp Jalapeño - Finely chopped (if you don't have jalapeño, any other green chillies would do - wouldn't be as authentic but it is an ok substitution and there isn't a noticeable taste difference in-my-opinion i.e.) 
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 tbsp Cilantro/Coriander/Dhaniya - Finely chopped
• Salt & pepper - to taste

Method:

• Cut and mash the avocado pulp (if you are new to avocados - the process of removing the pulp is fairly easy. First make one slit on the avocado length wise covering its circumference. Make sure you go deep enough until your knife feels the seed. Now, hold the avocado in both your hands in such a way that each hand has one half of it. Now twist your hands in opposite direction. You'll see that the two halves have separated. Now using a spoon, scoop out the pulp - this pulp is what we will be using for our recipe.)
• Stir together avocados, onions, tomatoes and jalapeño. 
• Add lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir well. 
• Enjoy!!

Serving Suggestions:

Guacamole can be served as a side dish to any Mexican preparation e.g. burrito/enchilada/taco etc. 

It can also be served with traditional chips or the baked version.