As we dive into Episode 4 of the Diwali Soirée series, the festive spirit is absolutely alive! Diwali is more than just a celebration, it’s a time for creating beautiful memories with loved ones and indulging in flavours that bring us together.
In this episode, we’re adding a fun twist to our celebrations with Guacamole Papdi! Imagine crispy papdi topped with a generous helping of creamy guacamole, combining the crunch of traditional Indian snacks with the fresh taste of Mexican flair. It’s a delightful fusion that adds a unique twist to Diwali spread and is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
So, gather your loved ones, indulge in this exciting flavour combination, and let the festive celebrations begin!
| Course | Appetizer |
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
Ingredients for the Papdi
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| 1/2 cup | makai ka atta |
| ½ cup | refined flour ( maida) |
| 2 tbsp | tbsp oil |
| Salt to taste | |
| Warm water as required | |
| Oil for frying | |
Ingredients for the Guacamole
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| 2 Nos. | Large Avocadoes |
| 1/2 | Tomato finely chopped |
| 5 to 6 nos | Spring Onions finely chopped |
| 5 to 6 slices | Jalapenos finely chopped |
| 1 No | Green chilli seeds removed and finely chopped |
| ¼ cup | Coriander leaves finely chopped |
| 2 Tbsp | Mayonnaise (plain) or Greek-style hung curd |
| 1 to 2 cloves | Garlic finely chopped |
| 1/2 | Lemon squeezed |
| Salt to taste | |
Instruction for the Papdi |
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| 1 | Mix together the dough for papdis with ingredients mentioned above . Rest out the dough for 20 min |
| 2 |
Roll out the dough with the help of flour into a very thin rectangle. Prick it all over with a fork . Cut into round discs with a help of a cookie cutter. |
| 3 |
Airfry, bake or fry the same . The discs should be crisp. (I prefer the fried ones) |
Instruction for the Guacamole |
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| 1 | Scoop out the green flesh from the ripe avocados and mash well with a fork. |
| 2 |
Immediately squeeze the lemon before the avocado turns brown. |
| 3 |
Add rest of the ingredients and mix well. |
| 4 |
Chill in refrigerator. |
Instruction to assemble |
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| 1 | Spoon one tsp of guacamole on each papdi garnish with some greens ( spring onion) or coriander leaves and serve at once |
