For quite a few folks, when it comes to a sandwich spread, it translates into something buttery with a cheese/mayonnaise/hung curd base. This is perhaps the most important reason why it is one of the first things that goes off the menu when one is on a diet. But imagine a spread that is buttery, packs the same kind of punch and is, hold your breath, vegan to boot !!
That is where the delicious butter fruit or Avocado comes into the picture. With a texture and consistency that resembles butter, it is mildly flavored which makes it a great combination with other veggies and seasoning.
Read on for this low calorie spread made with avocado and some great Indian style flavors -
Preparation Time - 10 mins
Ingredients -
That is where the delicious butter fruit or Avocado comes into the picture. With a texture and consistency that resembles butter, it is mildly flavored which makes it a great combination with other veggies and seasoning.
Read on for this low calorie spread made with avocado and some great Indian style flavors -
Preparation Time - 10 mins
Ingredients -
- 1 avocado
- 4-5 shallots (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp mint paste
- 2 tsp grated mango
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp honey
- salt to taste
Preparation - Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Add all other ingredients to the same bowl. Mash together with a fork. Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour for the flavors to come together.
Take it out and use as a sandwich spread or even a dip with pakoras /samosas.
Keep the rest in the fridge. Stay good for 2-3 days when stored with care.
Note - I prefer to add a few drops of EVOO to my spread. Gives a nice flavor.