Avocado and Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe

Creamy and delicious avocado and pomegranate guacamole is a prefect dip for cheesy nachos, tortilla chips or pita chips.

Avocado and Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe on Vidyascooking Youtube Shorts

Ingredients Avocado and Pomegranate Guacamole:

1/2 Cup Avocado 

1/2 Cup Pomegranate Seeds 

1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion 

1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Capsicum 

2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped 

4 Cloves Garlic Crushed 

5 Sprigs Finely Chopped Coriander 

1 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder 

1 Tsp Chilli Flakes 

1/2 Tbsp Salt

Prep:

Peel, wash and finely chop onions.

Wash and remove seeds from capsicum and finely chop.

Wash and peel the pomegranate separate the seeds and rinse in water once...reserve.

Peel, wash and grate garlic pods.

Remove stems and wash chilies. Finely chop the chilies and reserve.

Wash and chop the limes into halves, juice the limes in a bowl and reserve.

Separate the coriander leaves, wash and finely chop.

Method:
Wash the avocados. Chop into half and remove the seed.

Using a sharp spoon scoop the avocado in a bowl and mash.

Add 2 tsp lime juice followed by onion, half the amount of garlic, chilies, Pomegranate seeds, onion, tomato, and capsicum.

Mix all the ingredients well in the avocado and add salt mix well cover and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Taste and adjust lime juice and salt as required.

Serve the guacamole in a serving dish...garnish with pomegranate seeds...serve with corn chips or pita chips...Enjoy ☺️

Crispy Avocado Fries Recipe

Avocado has become my favorite snacking option these day's. I get fresh avocados from both online apps and at local supermarkets here in Chennai.

Avocado fries are avocado wedges that are breaded or battered, then baked, air-fried, or deep-fried until crispy. The result is a snack or side dish with a crunchy exterior and a creamy, warm interior. 

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Ingredients Avocado Fries 

2 Avocados

1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs 

1 Cup Maida (All Purpose Flour)

1 Tsp Pepper Powder 

1 Tsp Chili Flakes 

1 Tsp Chili Powder 

1/2 Tbsp Salt

2 Cups Oil For Frying 

Prep:

Wash the avocado, wipe the skin with a dry towel. Using a sharp knife try to chop in half..Gently twist the avocado and open into prefect half.

 

Next chop the avocado half into quarters...peel the skin and slice into 3 wedges. 1 avocado yields 8 wedges.

In a mixing bowl combine the all purpose flour, chilly powder, pepper powder, chilly flakes and salt. Mix all the ingredients till well combined 

Roll the avocado wedges in flour...shake off the excess flour. Place the wedges on a plate.

In the flour mixture gradually add water to form a smooth batter...reserve. 

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a plate or box reserve. 

Heat a wok with oil for frying.  Place on lowest flame setting.

Method:

Dip the avocado in flour batter. Shake off excess batter. Roll the avocado wedges in panko shake off excess breadcrumbs and reserve.

Follow the breading process prepare a batch of 6 avocado wedges for frying.

Gently drop the breaded avocado wedges in hot oil and allow to fry for few seconds. 

Flip and fry the avocado fries on all sides till golden. Drain the avocado wedges from hot oil place it on a kitchen napkin for excess oil to drain.

Arrange the avocado fries on a platter , sprinkle some paprika powder or chilly powder or peri peri mix and serve with mayo and ketchup...enjoy 🤗

6 slices per serving is more than enough it is very filling and nutritious.

Are avocado fries healthy?

Yes, avocado fries are healthy. Avocados are filled with healthy monounsaturated fats, and they're also rich in fiber and B vitamins. The recipe is high in calories per serving, however, so even though the calories are mostly healthy ones, you may want to enjoy this dish in moderation to maintain a healthy diet.