Avocado Fries with Chilli Aioli

Dear Readers,

This recipe is a little unconventional in my opinion, I have never seen or eaten Avocado fries in a restaurant or anywhere else, but they seem to be quite popular on the internet these days so I decided to give it a go. I really like avocados, one of my favourite ways of eating it is with just a little sprinkle of salt and pepper. Simple and delicious. I love the creamy texture and the beautiful green colour, it makes me feel I am eating really healthy. Contrary to the fatty perception of avocados, they are really good for you. They are high in Oleic acid that helps prevent Breast Cancer. It is also high in carotenoid lutein  and an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease. Health benefits aside, these avocado fries are a great snack and are perfect for entertaining. I hope you enjoy this recipe.

Love,

Cookie

Source: Health benefits of Avocado

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Serves 2-4

Ingredients

For the Avocado Fries

1 cup Tempura Flour (easily available in Super markets)

3/4 cup Cold water

3 Avocados

Oil for frying

For Chilli Aioli

1 egg

2 Red Chillis, chopped

1/2 Clove Garlic, grated

1 tsp Mustard

1 tsp Red wine Vinegar

1/2 cup Olive oil

1/2 tsp Pepper

Salt to taste

Note: If tempura flour is unavailable use plain flour mixed with sparkling water.

Method

For the Avocado Fries

Cut the avocados into half and remove the skin. Slice the avocado into thin strips.Take a bowl and add the flour to it. Make a well in the center and add the water stirring continuously till you get a lump free smooth batter.

Tempura Flour

Batter

Avocado Fries

Now dip the avocado slices in the batter and slowly put them in the heated oil one by one. Don't add more than 5-6 at a time. Once they turn golden, take them out and place them on a plate lined with absorbent Kitchen tissue to absorb any excess oil. Repeat the process till all the avocado slices are done.

For the Chilli Aioli

Pour the whole egg, chopped chillis, garlic, salt, pepper, vinegar and mustard in a bowl or jug of the stick blender. Using the stick blender combine the ingredients while slowly adding olive oil from the side. Keep mixing till you get a smooth creamy dipping sauce.
Serve the avocado fries with the chilli aioli. 

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Enjoy!