Ingredients

•  2 large ripe avocados
•  juice of 1 lime or to taste
•  1/2 onion, finely chopped
•  2 tsp olive oil
•  1 fresh green chili, such as poblano, seeded and finely chopped
•  1 garlic clove, crushed
•  1/4 tsp ground cumin
•  1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
•  salt and pepper

Method

1. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and twist the 2 halves in opposite directions to separate. stab the pit with a sharp knife and lift out.
2. Peel, then coarsley chop the avocado halves and place in a non-metallic bowl. Squeeze over the lime juice and add the oil.
3. Mash the avocados with a fork until they are the desired consistency, either chunky or smooth. Blend in the onion, chili, garlic, cumin and chopped cilantro, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a serving dish and serve at once, to avoid discoloration, sprinkled and extra chopped cilantro, if liked.

                               serves 4