DE-CODING AVOCADO DELIGHTS

Avocado is a superfood known for its numerous qualities and health benefits that provide the body with a complete balance of essential nutrients and antioxidants. Having known for its domestication in America to Mexico and roots in Spain as well, the fruit has been used in a number of exotic delicacies across the globe and is a favourite of many of us. while avocados are as trendy and fashionable as ever, this represents merely a resurgence of this superfood’s popularity. In fact, the produce with dark green, knobby skin, buttery texture and fresh, mild taste has a surprisingly rich & creamy heritage.

Health Benefits of Avocado

*Aids in digestion & weight management.

*Rich in anti-aging & antioxidant properties

*Good for the eyes & brain.

*Helps treat Vitamin- K deficiency.

*Reduces inflammation in tissues, muscles & joints.

*Good for the skin, and helps keep it glowing.

*A compound called beta-sit sterol in avocado has been found to help cholesterol levels.

*Helps to detoxify the body.

*Good source of potassium & folate.

*A great immunity-boosting ingredient.

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How to Prepare an Avocado before being used?

*Always prefer a firm avocado while purchasing it, do not go for the very soft and mushy ones.

*Check for bruises or cuts on the skin or surface, avoid those.

*Handle them with care and prepare them just close to use as far as possible to prevent their oxidation.

*Ripe avocados can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days wrap them in kitchen towels/cling wrap.

*Peel them, remove the stone carefully and handle the flesh with care, sprinkle fresh lime juice on them to maintain their colour and a dash of salt to keep up the bite in it.

*Olive oil or even avocado oil goes well with avocado when it comes to salads or tossing them up in a dip or salsa.

Uses of Avocado in the Kitchen

*Avocados are versatile as a fruit that is delicious in salads, sandwiches, tacos, soups, and dips like the most popular guacamole!

*Indian cuisine however has not found it being used in our local recipes but yes as a chef I have used it with chicken tikka on a canapé with a pesto chutney, with a chilled pasta salad adding it with a dash of chaat masala and tamarind chutney for the spike!

Some popular dishes with Avocado also include

*Avocado & sun-dried tomato bruschetta Italian concept.

*Avocado & roast chicken salad with minted sour cream dressing.

*Chilled avocado and basil soup with olives and flaxseeds.

*Lime & Avocado hummus with burnt garlic toasties.

*Baked Avocado mash with browned onions and sweet potatoes.

*Avocado and assorted lettuce wraps with virgin olive oil and eggplant dip.

*Avocado oil is also a good option to use in preparing healthy dips, dressing, spreads and marination for chicken or fish for grilling.

Here are a few interesting and easy recipes using AVOCADOS:

Recipe-1] CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Recipe-2] AVOCADO DELIGHT BOWL

Recipe-3] AVOCADOS AND TOMATOES ON TOAST

Recipe-4] HERBED AVOCADO DIP

Recipe-5] HEALTHY AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

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