Avocado Chilli

Avocado chili combines Mexican Ancho chili sauce and creamy avocado to create a mildly sweet and spicy starter. It works wonderfully as a topping or dressing for crackers or tacos, as a side dish with baby corn, or simply on its own. My Mexican brother, now a medical doctor practicing classical homeopathic consultations, introduced me to these extra hot chilis from Mexico.

Chilis are a staple in nearly all Mexican dishes. They appear in sweets, coffee, desserts, and chocolates. This particular variety, the Ancho chili pepper, is a mild, gently sweet dried chili, often recognized as a dried poblano. Ancho, meaning “wide” in Spanish, serves as the base for many sauces and salsas.

All chilis contain capsaicin, a compound whose concentration determines the chili’s heat level. Since Ancho chili is not very hot, it contains a low amount of capsaicin, offering anti-inflammatory benefits which may help conditions like psoriasis and arthritis. Capsaicin also improves blood flow, supporting heart health by maintaining elastic blood vessels. Additionally, chilis boost metabolism while curbing appetite, which can be beneficial for weight loss. When I was in Puebla, on my way to Puerto Escondido during a detox event, I learned that Ancho chili originates in Puebla, Mexico. The chilis are allowed to ripen on the vine until they turn red and dry naturally, a process that preserves their flavor and extends their shelf life for Mexican cooks around the world. My Mexican doctor friend, who is well-versed in these varieties, confirms that there are hundreds of chili types in Mexico!

Avocado with Ancho chili is undoubtedly here to spice things up for you. I wrote this at eleven in the evening in a cool climate, yet my excitement brought on a bit of perspiration. Scoville heat scale for Avocado Chilli is at least 1000++.

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Avocado Chilli

Pestos, Dips & Sauces – Dadaji Fusion Recipes

By SS Shiva – Serves: Serves 2 to 3

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 0 minutes – Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Benefits: Mexican Ancho Chili Sauce is rich in capsaicin, which provides anti-inflammatory benefits that may help conditions like psoriasis and arthritis. It also promotes heart health by improving blood flow and maintaining vessel elasticity. Additionally, avocados deliver healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals that boost immunity, lower cholesterol levels, and help regulate blood sugar.

Ingredients

• Mexican Ancho Chili Sauce
• 2 medium ripe avocados
• Finely chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1

Cut the avocado into halves and remove the pit.

2

With the flesh still in the shell, slice vertically and then horizontally.

3

Using a spoon, gently scoop out the avocado flesh into a bowl, taking care not to mash it.

4

Drizzle the Mexican Ancho Chili Sauce over the avocado cubes and gently mix, ensuring the cubes remain intact.

5

Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves over the mixture.

6

Refill the avocado shells with the mixture and garnish with sesame seeds.

7

Serve immediately!

Nutrition

• 363.0 Calories
• 18.5g Carbohydrates
• 0.0mg Cholesterol
• 33.1g Fat
• 9.0g Fiber
• 2.6g Protein
• 6.5g Saturated fat
• 258.0mg Sodium
• 5.7g Sugar
• 0.0g Trans fat