Avocado is not a fruit that we normally associate with Indian food…but try this Avocado Salad recipe and you will be really surprised. The colors, the texture and the aroma blend in so beautifully….it’s a treat with any meal.
Ingredients:
Avocado – 1, ripe
Tomato – 1 med, diced
Green Onions – 3 stalks, finely chopped
Green Chili – 1 or to taste, finely chopped
Cilantro – 5 sprigs, finely chopped
Roasted Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder – ¼ tsp
Salt – to taste
Lime/Lemon Juice – to taste
Method:
1. Peel and cut the Avocado into cubes and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the following well– Green Onions, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Cumin Powder, Black pepper powder, Green chilies.
3. Add in the Salt and Lemon/Lime Juice and mix again.
4. Gently mix in the diced Avocado, being very careful not to mash it.
5. Serves 4.
Tips:
- If you have time, store in refrigerator for a half hour to chill and to let the onions and tomatoes marinate in the juices.
- The shelf life of a peeled avocado is not very good, so make sure you finish the salad in a day or so.
- If available, use cherry or grape tomatoes. They add to the color and hold up better in salads.
Watch and learn!
If you add cottage cheese, it makes the most amazing raita!
I tried this recipe and it was so delicious and healthy. I love avocadoes and was looking for a perfect salad recipe, using avocadoes.This recipe is the best. I will definitely make this salad again. It is even great with Mexican food. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Glad you enjoyed it Laura and thanks for the feedback!
I think it is called guacamole
Yes, I was wondering why no one recognized that! This is totally guacamole that hasn’t been smashed/blended. I bet it is very tasty, especially with Mexican food. 🙂
fantastic recipe. i’m going to try thi right away. thanks for sharing
just tried this recipe…its so yummy!!!!
Also how did you get that pit out so easily?
I love Avocado! This looks yummy! I hope to try it out!! Is there any way to put up a nnew ice cream recipe that is totally hoemeade- except for milk….and things like that.
I love avocado so will try this recipe.
Hi Adi,
This is a accompniment for a meal. Also, servings will depend on the size of the avocado. An average size avocado will be perfect for 2-4 people.
Enjoy!
Hi Mercy,
This salad uses lime juice as dressing ( a super tasty & healthy dressing), infact a most Indian salads use lime juice as a dressing! Also, most salads that are served with Indian food are an accompniment like chutney or pickles.
Enjoy this great salad as a add-on to the meal.
what kind of dressing is good for this salad?
Hi
Could you plese tell me that how many servings we can use for this recipe?
Thanks Adi
Hi…
Where can I get a “Show me the Curry” apron?
Love your recipes!
Thanks
What a great idea! Thanks for the recipe. We will definitely give it a try.
This recipe is brilliant.! I came across this one yesterday lunch time and I have already had 4 servings of it.!! absolutely brilliant taste. I splashed a bit of basil infused olive oil as well. Brilliant as a pita bread stuffing.
Toast the a whole meal pita bead in bread toaster for 2 minutes/till it swells out. Pop it out. Use a knife o slit along one of the long edges. Spread some butter if you like. Then spread a layer of avacado salad.! A brilliant packed lunch idea.!
Thanks a lot hetal..love ur website…I am just starting to learn cooking and this site is really helpful…ur videos r well explained….thanks a lot & love u both
Avocado is also known in some parts of India as “Butter Fruit” or “Alligator Pear”.
what do call avocado in INDIA? OR
Butterfruit