Avocado Curry

Avocado Curry

This is a fantastic curry. The avocado retains it shape and the taste is truly wonderful.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 Avocado (not over ripe) chopped
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed or chopped
1 ¼ tbsp ginger finely chopped
1 tin coconut milk
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
1 ½ - 2 limes juiced
1 stalk lemon grass
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 tbsp chopped corriander
1 green chilli (optional)
1 tbsp oil

Method:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onion and fry gently until soft. Now add the garlic, ginger & chilli fry gently for 2-3 minutes.

Add the coconut milk and lemon grass. (Tip. Bash the lemon grass with a rolling pin to bruise it and release its flavour) Add the peanut butter and avocado and stir through. Add the lime juice bring to the boil then turn to simmer. Cook for about 35 minutes

Five minutes before serving add the chopped corriander reserving a little to garnish with

Check seasoning before serving. Once served sprinkle with the reserved chopped corriander and finely chopped kaffir lime leaf.
Notes:
Serve with rice
Prawns or chicken can also be added with the avocado.
If you can’t get kaffir lime leaves use lime zest. Kaffir lime leaves freeze well.
Lemon grass and chilli are optional.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with the quantities of peanut butter, chilli etc to suit your taste.