Avocado Soup & benefits

Avocado, its composition is similar to milk. It contains a large amount of protein & fat compared to other fruits.

It also contains Vitamin A, which helps to build resistance to bacterial infection. It is rich in Vitamin E, which is a good anti-oxidant, valuable for healthy skin. It can be substituted for banana, as it has high potassium content.

Uses- it can be used in soups, salads, salsas, or eaten as a fruit.

It is good for those suffering from hyperacidity, sore stomach or ulcers. It also helps fight bad breath & constipation.

Chilled Avocado & roasted chili soup serves 4

Ingredients

Large avocado 1        coriander leaves 25 gm         lemon 1               salt

For roasted chili paste

Green chilies 5         white vinegar 15 ml      garlic clove1     coriander leaves 25 gm   

Jeera/cumin pdr 5 gm      olive oil 20 ml          salt

Method

For roasted chili paste

1)      Slit & deseed chilies & roast it along with garlic clove.

2)      Blend the roasted chili & garlic along with vinegar, coriander leaves, jeera pdr, oil. Adjust seasoning.

For Avocado soup

1)      Wash & slit the avocado, remove the seeds & scoop out the flesh.

2)      Add fresh coriander, lemon juice, roasted chili paste & ice cubes & blend it well in a blender.

3)      Adjust seasoning & serve chilled.

4)      Garnish with a slice of avocado & a sprig of coriander leaf.