Quick And Easy Guacamole Recipe

December 31, 2023 · By Preeti Gupta, Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified (NAMA)

Guacamole is a quick dish of mashed avocado, cilantro, lime and roasted cumin. Avocados are rich in healthy fats that help balance vata, and they are cooling, so kapha types keep portions modest.

Serves 3–4
7 ingredients
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Ayurveda notes

Avocados are rich in healthy fats and can be beneficial for balancing Vata dosha.

Avocados are cooling in nature, so individuals with a predominantly Kapha constitution should consume them in moderation to avoid excess cooling effects.

Ingredients

Serves 3–4

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2 medium ripe avocados (slightly soft to the touch)
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1-2 dried red chilies (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice, more as needed
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
Rock salt (saindhav salt) to taste

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Directions

Slice avocados in half, scoop out the inside into a mixing bowl. Keep the seed aside and roughly mash the avocados using a fork.
Fold in the finely chopped onion, cilantro, and chilies. Add fresh lime juice, salt and cumin powder to taste. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients and enjoy.

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Quick And Easy Guacamole Recipe

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