Ghanaian Avocado Salad with Spicy Groundnut Dressing Recipe-
Ingredients:
- 2 avocados, ripe
- 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons minced red onion
- 3 tablespoons peanuts
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt (to taste)
- chopped fresh cilantro, as a garnish
- coarsely chopped peanuts, as a garnish
- Bishop seeds (Ajwain), as a garnish
Directions:
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit and cube the flesh.
- Place in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, and onion and toss gently.
- Grind the peanuts (either use a coffee or spice grinder or just roll a rolling pin over the peanuts) so you have small chunks and mix with the paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, sugar and salt. Sprinkle over the avocado and toss gently.
- Garnish your authentic Ghanaian Avocado Salad with chopped cilantro, peanuts, and a sprinkling of Bishop seeds.