There were two things I missed most when I was in India: my beautiful, quiet, calm, abundant green garden, which gently holds my heart when I spend time in it, and the most beautiful fruit—avocado!
They are also a part of our garden, as we have at least ten trees. This is the season for them. So when I arrived home from India at 5 o’clock in the morning, I waited and waited and waited until the first morning golden light appeared. Then, I went out and picked a basket full from the trees. That week, I had to wait patiently for them to ripen. After enjoying them daily, I remembered this wonderful dish that my friend Leon had created.
It goes so well with this kichadi, Donna’s baked potatoes, roasted vegetables or any rice dish.
January 2010, Forest Hills Retreat, India
benefits
The avocado is one of the world’s most perfect foods. They contain a high amount of fruit oil at their peak, a relatively rare element that gives the avocado its smooth, mellow taste, nut-like flavour, and high energy value. They have a perfectly balanced pH, neither acid nor alkaline, are easily digested, and are rich in mineral elements that regulate body functions and stimulate growth. Its iron and copper contents are especially noteworthy, aiding red blood regeneration and preventing nutritional anaemia. One of the most valuable sources of organic fat and protein, avocados, a regular part of your daily diet, will improve hair and skin quality and soothe the digestive tract.
spicy avocado yoghurt puree
Lately, I have been making a dairy-free version by omitting the yoghurt and increasing the avocados to four, adding a big handful of coriander and mint, the juice of a lemon or two, half a chilli, salt and pepper to taste. Blend to the desired consistency.
ingredients
2 large ripe avocados
½ – 1 cup full-fat yoghurt
¼ cup coriander, chopped
¼ cup mint, chopped
½ small red chilli – stalk removed, seeds intact (whole chilli if you like spicy foods)
preparation
- Seed the avocados and scrape the flesh into a bowl.
- Add the yoghurt, mint, coriander and chilli and blend until creamy using a hand blender. All ingredients can be blended in a mini food processor or blender, or you can use whatever you have available.
Avocado health benefits from ‘Whole Foods Companion – A Guide for Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers & Lovers of Natural Foods’ – Dianne Onstad
Shared goodness from Stacey
One Response
I’ve come across many a recipe for my marvelous avocados, however, none like this!! Sounds so yummy!! Thanks for this recipe…. can’t wait to try it!
Btw, I recently moved from Florida and I sure do miss my friend’s avocado trees with their endless supply of this fresh fruit!! 🙁