Savoury bread toast with Avocado dip

Savoury bread toast

4 slices bread cut into 2" wide strips

1/4 tsp chillie powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg

1/4 to 1/2 cup milk or cream

1 tbsp finely chopped onion

1/2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped

1 tbsp shrimp chopped finely (optional)

2 tbsp oil

Whisk the egg with cream, chillie powder, salt, onion, coriander leaves, shrimp and pour this mixture over the bread to soak.  

Heat 2 tbsp oil and cook both sides on medium high heat till it is cooked, just like french toast.

Avocado dip

1 avocado

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp yogurt

pepper and salt to taste

Mash the avocado with the lemon juice until it is a smooth paste then add yogurt, salt, pepper and mix it.  Serve this dip chilled or at room temperature.

This dip can also be served with tacos, nachos or spread in tostada.

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Interesting fact: The avocado trees at Michoacán bloom year round, the only place in the world. 

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