The avocado is a tree native to Mexico and Central America. Avocado fruits have a smooth, creamy, greenish-yellow flesh with an unusually high amount of fat that is primarily monounsaturated. They also contain a high concentration of dietary fiber, vitamins and potassium.

A Fruit A Month, the monthly event that puts spotlight on a fruit comes to my Kitchen. ‘A fruit of a Month’ – AFAM: Avocado and its has been my pleasure to make a round up for the event. Below I present an delectable round of dishes made out of Avocado.

Sunita of Sunita’s World presents Avocado and cucumber soup/dip
A soup/dip combined with cucumber to make a really refreshing soup. This soup, can be served hot or chilled and can also double as a dip for your tortilla chips and what not. And the best of all it is ready in minutes.

Shifa Firoz of Voiz Out presents Avocado milk shake
A milkshake that is loved by her entire family. A very nutty and creamy avocado milk share will make a sure try in everyone’s kitchen.

Archana of Archana’s Kitchen presents Three Bean, Corn and Avocado Salsa
A nutritious and delicious juicy salsa made with three beans, some steamed sweet corn and avocado. Call it a salad, dip or a salsa it is sure to keep the party moving with refills. Try this recipe with a home made salsa and serve it with tortilla chips. A ready canned salsa can work as well for the ones who would like a quick fix.

Priya of Live to Cook presents Hot and spicy avocado sauce
A very different will surely get its unique place your recipe collection as it was a nice variation for the usual tomato or milk based sauces or even say dips. The us of jalapenos, lemon juice, yogurt, sure does give a kick to this interesting sauce.

Yasmeen of Health Nut-Are you eating Nature’s Best? presents Avocado Mango Cream(Creme De Abacate)
Avocado Creme De Abacate is originally a Brazilian dessert . Yasmeen makes the Avocado Creme De Abacate with a little tropical twist by blending in sweet ripe mango. A sure recipe keeper.

Suganya of Tasty Palettes presents Chilled Avocado Soup
Suganya says “When looking for creamy, but nutritious cold soups, avocado is a likely candidate. When ripe, its texture stands true to its name - ‘butter fruit’. It is so darn addictive that this soup has become my indulgence these past few weeks. When prepared in advance, this makes for a good snack, anytime.”

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