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    Indian Style Guacamole Dip

    Published on May 19, 2021 · Updated on May 19, 2021 - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure policy.

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    A guacamole recipe that is quick, easy, healthy, and naturally vegan & gluten free. This particular recipe has all the ingredients that go in a classic authentic guacamole, and a few added flavorings, to make an Indian style guacamole dip.

    a bowl full of guacamole, with tostitos chips on the side, and in the background, along with 2 avocados

    The first time I tasted guacamole (guac) was at a family friend’s house party. Because I hadn’t ever tried this in restaurants and eateries. And I’ve to say that I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it.

    Of-course since then I’ve tried guacamole in several other places, and even the packaged guac you get in supermarkets. But I’ve honestly never liked any of those as much as I enjoy homemade guacamole.

    And since it’s really quick and simple to make, it’s never been a hassle to whip up. Plus it’s among the few healthy items that the entire family enjoys, the little one included. So that’s added motivation to make it more often.

    Of-course 99% of the time we have it with chips. But hey, at-least the guac is healthy! 😀

    Jump to:
    • What is Guacamole?
    • Indian Style Guacamole
    • Ingredients You Need
    • How to Make Guacamole from Scratch
    • Recipe Notes
    • How to Store Guacamole
    • Top 2 Guacamole Mistakes to Avoid
    • Serving Suggestion
    • Try these snack recipes next..
    • 📖 RECIPE

    What is Guacamole?

    Guacamole is an avocado based dip / spread, originally from Mexico.

    It makes for an especially great dip with chips, but can also be served as a side with tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Or spread over toast / served with eggs & toast as a healthy addition to breakfast.

    Indian Style Guacamole

    The only non-negotiable thing you need to make a good guacamole is perfectly ripe avocados.

    If all you do is add a pinch of salt, and a splash of lemon to mashed avocados, to balance the richness of the avocados with some acidity, you’d still have a pretty solid base version that you can indulge in.

    Though of-course onions & tomatoes are popular additions. And extra virgin olive oil too.

    I’ve added some ginger garlic paste, and some finely chopped green chillies as well in my recipe for an Indian twist.

    Ingredients You Need

    Ripe avocados – check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocados. If there is no give, they aren’t ripe yet, if there is too much give, then they are over ripe, and the taste of the guac will be off. For a good guacamole, you need avocados that have just a little give when pressed.

    Extra virgin olive oil – love the flavor of this one!

    Ginger garlic paste – homemade is the best, but you can use store-bought too. Or just use finely chopped ginger & garlic.

    ingredients to make indian style guacamole placed on a dark surface - one avocado cut vertically into two pieces, and placed face up, along with bowl of chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, extra virgin olive oil, and 2 green chillies

    Chopped veggies– chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies

    Lemon juice & coriander leaves – optional

    Salt – to taste

    How to Make Guacamole from Scratch

    • In a bowl, mash the avocados to the desired consistency – smooth or chunky. I prefer a more smoother, more creamier consistency. You can choose to keep it more chunkier.
    • Then add in the extra virgin olive oil, ginger garlic paste, chopped green chillies & mix well.
    step by step photos of making indian style guacamole dip
    • Next add in the chopped onions, tomatoes, and salt & mix well.
    • Taste for seasoning and salt, and adjust if required.
    • Mix everything well and serve immediately.

    Recipe Notes

    1. I personally don’t prefer the taste, but adding lemon juice to guacamole will add the acidity needed to balance the richness of avocados.
    2. You can also choose to add chopped coriander leaves for that fresh boost of flavor.
    3. I like a little more tomatoes than onions in my guac, but you can adjust the quantity of onions and tomatoes to suit your taste buds.
    4. If you want to cut down the spice, but not skip it totally, sprinkle pepper powder instead of adding chopped green chillies to your guacamole.

    How to Store Guacamole

    Guacamole is best eaten right after it’s made. Because the avocados start to oxidize and turn brown once they’ve been cut and exposed to air.

    Of-course adding lemon to the guacamole will help slow down this process. So if you want to prep guacamole a little ahead of time, for a party, or something like that, then definitely add in the lemon juice.

    Also, it’s important to store the guacamole well, if you want to make sure it lasts and retains the bright green color.

    The key here is to make sure that the air doesn’t touch it.

    So if you want to store guacamole, transfer it into a glass container, cover with a plastic cling wrap, and press down the plastic wrap to squeeze out all the air pockets, so that the exposed side of the guacamole is touching the plastic wrap, and not the air.

    This will control the browning to a large extent. And will help you store guacamole for a couple days in the refrigerator.

    That being said, some browning is inevitable, but brown doesn’t always mean bad. You can either scrape & throw the brown parts, or mix it in with the rest, and eat the guac.

    Top 2 Guacamole Mistakes to Avoid

    1. Using under ripe or over ripe avocados. It’s difficult to make a good tasting guac without good ripe avocados. Because they form the base and the heart of this dip.
    2. Making guacamole in advance, and not storing it well. It’s best to make the guac right before you want to eat it. If for some reason you have to make it a little ahead of time, ensure to add lemon juice in the recipe & store it in a glass container covered with plastic cling wrap, like I mentioned above.

    Serving Suggestion

    You can serve guacamole as a dip with chips, or as a side with tacos, quesadillas, burritos. 

    And also as a spread over toast, or an accompaniment with eggs and toast, as a healthy addition to breakfast.

    a hand dipping into a bowl full of guacamole with a chip, with more chips on the side, in the background, along with 2 avocados

    Try these snack recipes next..

    ⭐️ Cheesy Garlic Bread (using Italian loaf + regular sliced bread)
    ⭐️ Crispy Idli Fry (quick & easy snack using leftover idlis)
    ⭐️ Air Fryer French Fries (using regular air fryer + crisp lid)
    ⭐️ Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins ( a sweet treat for a snack)

    As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️ 

    📖 RECIPE

    a hand dipping into a bowl full of guacamole with a chip, with more chips on the side, in the background, along with 2 avocados

    Guacamole Recipe – Indian Style

    quick, easy, healthy guacamole recipe for an indian style guacamole dip
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Shantala Shenoy Nayak

    Ingredients

    • 1 avocado mashed
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 green chilli finely chopped
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • ¾ cup chopped tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • lemon juice optional
    • chopped coriander leaves optional
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    Instructions

    • In a bowl, mash the avocados to the desired consistency – smooth or chunky. I prefer smoother, creamier consistency.
    • Add in the extra virgin olive oil, ginger garlic paste, chopped green chillies, and mix well.
    • Then add in the chopped onions, tomatoes, salt, and mix well.
    • Taste for seasonings & salt, and adjust as needed.
    • Mix well and serve immediately.
    • Guacamole makes for a great creamy dip to serve with chips, spread over toast, or a side to serve along with tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.

    Notes

    1. The only non-negotiable ingredient to make a good guacamole is perfectly ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocados. If there is no give, they aren’t ripe yet, if there is too much give, then they are over ripe, and the taste of the guac will be off. What we need is for the avocados to have just a little give when pressed.
    2. I personally don’t prefer the taste, but adding lemon juice to guacamole will add the acidity needed to balance the richness of avocados.
    3. You can also choose to add chopped coriander leaves for that fresh boost of flavor.
    4. If you don’t have ginger garlic paste on hand, add 1 teaspoon each of chopped ginger & garlic.
    5. If you want to cut down the spice, but not skip it totally, sprinkle pepper powder instead of adding chopped green chillies to your guacamole.
    6. I like a little more tomatoes than onions in my guac, but you can adjust the quantity of onions and tomatoes to suit your tastebuds.
    Storing
    1. It’s best to make guacamole right before you want to eat it.
    2. But if for some reason you have to make it a little ahead of time, ensure to add lemon juice in the recipe. And refrigerate it in a glass container, and before you store it, cover with plastic cling wrap, and press down the plastic cling wrap to squeeze out any air pockets, and ensure that absolutely no air is touching the exposed side of the guacamole.

    Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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    This post was first published in May 2020, and has been republished with updated notes in May 2021.

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    1. Vinitha

      May 21, 2020 at 10:19 am

      We make guacamole at home all the time. It’s one of my favorites! I love having guacamole sandwich. 😀 I don’t add ginger garlic paste. Instead of green chili I use pepper powder. Will try your recipe next time.

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        May 21, 2020 at 11:00 am

        Guac sandwiches are YUM!!

        I’d love to hear how this recipe turned out for you.

        Reply
    2. Natasha

      May 20, 2020 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      Avocados are a personal favourite and thrive on them. Have made Gaucamole a few times. But we just don’t get the best avocados here.

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        May 20, 2020 at 9:55 am

        Yeah, I have heard that it’s difficult to get good quality avocados in some parts of India. Here they are available all year round, but they are not that great. The best ones come during spring – summer.

        Reply
    3. Damyanti

      May 19, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      You make everything look easy!

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        May 20, 2020 at 9:54 am

        Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Parul Thakur

      May 19, 2020 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I love Guac but I have never made at home. I will give this a try, Shantala. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        May 19, 2020 at 10:14 am

        So glad that you like it! I’d love to know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    5. Rachna

      May 19, 2020 at 1:38 am

      I love guacamole. It is my favourite go-to when I have ripe avocados at home. So totally addictive. Love the pictures!

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        May 19, 2020 at 10:12 am

        Thank you so much. And yeah, same here. It’s a summer staple at our place. 🙂

        Reply

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