In blog-land, there is an endless array of gorgeous centerpieces for summertime parties. Pinterest is full of beautiful table eye-candy.
But let me ask you this: what beats a spread of delicious food in the middle of a table?
Not much.
I love to have good nibbles on hand whenever we have people over. And I’m a sucker for anything with avocado.
If you’re Mr. Suburble, you might call them “guacamoles” – because your brain works like that.
While I love traditional guacamole, I wanted to try something with a little kick. Rather than add salsa or peppers, I wanted to add the taste of curry. It worked out so well!
I used Patak’s Vindaloo Curry paste – it’s a hotter curry, so it gives you great bang for your buck.
- 2 avocados, peels and pits removed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp Patak's Vindaloo Curry Paste
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Heat the curry paste in a saucepan for a few minutes to fully release the flavours; put aside to cool
- Mash (or blend) avocado with all ingredients except for tomato until desired consistency is reached
- Stir in chopped tomato
- Serve with tortilla chips or chopped vegetables
- Taste the guacamole after you've added the tsp of curry paste - if you desire a hotter guacamole, increase the paste by 1/2 tsp and blend.
I love a smooth guac, so I like to use my mini food processor to blend the ingredients together. If you prefer a chunkier consistency, just mash your avocados with a fork.
I think that this spicy dip would also be great on burgers or hot dogs. Or even chicken! I love a little kick to my dips, and anything with avocado is a friend of mine.
If wishes were avocado trees, I’d have one in my backyard. A rain-loving avocado tree that ran away from California to find itself.
Probably not going to happen.
But until that day: we snack!
Disclosure: I am part of the Patakβs Canada Ambassador program with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. #PataksMom
18 comments
Jo-Anna
This looks so good Tara! I love the addition of the curry paste – delish!
Tara
Thanks, Jo-Anna. I think that curry can be added to most things. I love spice!
Melanie
I need to branch out into avocados. I was reading about how good they are for you just today!
Tara
Oh, avocados are SO delicious. You can put them on pretty much anything. Try it on a burger – you’ll never go back!
Alex
So good Tara! One day when my kitchen is renovated and I find the urge to cook I’ll do all this great stuff. You’d be proud to know that I did try out Patak’s Mango Chutney in some recent chicken wraps. π
Tara
I have the feeling that your kitchen will be redone before you know it!
My favourite Patak’s chutney is Major Gray. You’ll have to try that one next! π
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home
This recipe looks divine! I never would have thought to add curry to guacamole.
Tara
I typically like a bit of heat in my dips – but I didn’t really think of curry until I was perusing the pantry. It turned out quite lovely!
Nancy
I can’t wait to try this! Pinned!
Tara
Awww… thank you for the pin, Nancy! It’s pretty delicious; just do a few taste tests to make sure you have the right “heat” to your guac.
Kara
Looks delicious and simple – YUM!!
Tara
Thank you so much, Kara!
Sky
Looks delicious! I honestly always feel like I have to add an inordinate amount of salt to my “guacamoles” to get the taste I want.. shame! I need to try this recipe- would surely be a better option π
Tara
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of seasoning! Salt is often under-used in recipes, I think! π
Adrianne
I’m SO not a fan of guacamoles (teehee) but I’m in the vast minority. Avocados + a kick is exactly what our crowd likes. Thanks for sharing – YOURS is taste I trust!
Kara
Oooh … I have to try this! Guacamole is one of our faves!!
Kadie
Ok, confession time, I bought curry forever ago and have never even opened the bag it came in. π I love curry in restaurants but it scares me to use it at home. I’m ALWAYS looking for more recipes to use it in, it helps me get my courage up. I think guac would be a great starter curry recipe for us! π
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama
This sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!