Spice-Inspired Guacamole
While not your traditional guacamole, even die-hard fans of the conventional variety feel surprised by how much they love this Ayurvedic interpretation. It tastes incredible with so many dishes, including my Portobello Mushroom Burger [insert link to recipe] and more.Dosha of This Recipe: V-PK=
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lime or lemon
- 1 teaspoon mineral-rich salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon brown mustard seed optional
- ½ teaspoon caraway seed optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper omit for Pitta
- Dash cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil cilantro, or both
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit.
- Spoon the avocado flesh into a medium-sized bowl and mash with a fork until creamy.
- Stir in the olive oil, lime, salt, spices, and fresh herbs.
Notes
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How To Read The Dosha Of This Recipe
• “V” stands for Vata – made from the elements air & ether
• “P” stands for Pitta – made from the elements fire & water
• “K” stands for Kapha – made from the elements earth & water
• The “-“ symbol after V, P or K means that the recipe helps calm or decrease the dosha it follows.
• The “+” symbol after V, P or K means that the recipe aggravates or increases the dosha it follows.
• The “=” symbol after V, P or K means that the recipe has a balancing or neutral effect on the dosha it follows. It neither increases nor decreases the dosha it follows.