Mango Pomegranate guacamole is a twist to the traditional version, where mango blends with the creamy texture of the avocados, and the pomegranate seeds provide an excellent crunch and bright burst of flavour.
½Medium Ripe Mangopeeled, cored and diced in ¼-inch pieces
¼CupPomegranate Arilsseeds
1Small Red Onionfinely chopped
1tbspChivesfinely chopped (Optional)
1tbspLime Juice
Instructions
Combine garlic and green chillies with a little salt in a mortar and mash with a pestle.
To this add chopped cilantro and mash it.
Now add mango pieces to this and mash.
Cut the avocado in half and discard the pits. Scoop out the flesh into the mortar and mash. Mash until the avocado is the consistency you prefer.
Add pomegranate seeds and mash.
Add minced onion, finely chopped chives and lime juice to the avocado and mix to incorporate. Adjust the salt to taste.
Serve immediately, or cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Serve cold or room temperature with chips or bread.
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Notes
You definitely don’t require a mortar and pestle to do this. Follow the same process to make it in a bowl and use a fork to mash.
All of the guacamole fixings can be prepared in advance. Combine all of the ingredients (except for the avocado) in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Then, mash up your avocados and fold the fixings in.
You can also add lime juice in the beginning to prevent browning of avocado, in case you are going to take a lot of time to prepare.
This is your guacamole, so don’t be afraid with the fixings! Go ahead and include or exclude any ingredients.
You can also include lemon zest if you prefer to.
Adjust fruit quantity and texture to suit your taste.