Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur hosted an interactive session using Avocado as the hero product organized by AVANZA in association with NZTE at the Russian Cultural Centre, New Delhi.Chef presented a live demonstration of Avocado recipes for all the members of Tangent Ladies Club and talked about the various health & nutritional benefits of the premium fruit Avocado along with Nutritionist Geetu Amarnani at an event.The event was hosted by Avanza to increase awareness about avocado – thereby announcing the availability of New Zealand avocados in India and to educate Indian consumers of the umpteen benefits ofthe super fruit.The informative session unveiled many unknown facts about Avocados. “Avocado is a storehouse of all the essential nutrients and a must have for everyone as part of their daily diet.” Said Nutritionist Geetu.
Chef Kunal enthralled the audience by demonstrating easy to prepare, instant & healthy recipes using avocados. He shared recipes for Avocado & Kiwi Smoothie, Avocado & Chickpea Hummus and Avocado & Salmon Sandwich.Talking about his love for the super fruit, Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur said,“I am in love with the fruit. But for me it wasn't an instant love affair, my passion for this fruit has grown and matured over the years and it still continues to surprise me as it is such a versatile fruit and can be used in many forms. I remember that a decade back, Avocados were a rarity and unfortunately we didn't even know how to use them.As I started researching more and experimented with the fruit, it came out as a strong super food that not only boosts the nutritive value of the food but also makes it delightful.It’s great to see, that the fruit is being available in abundance now and more more people are understanding its benefits.”After the live session, ladies at the event got the chance to taste the freshly prepared recipes using Avanza Avocados. A few of Chef’s dishes were inspired from his recipe book ‘A Chef In Every Home’. Chef Kunal is always on a lookout for exploring interesting ingredients with nutritional benefits & taste.
Interesting facts about Avocado’s by Chef Kunal Kapur:
Avocado is the only fruit which can be used in a curry, used to make dessert and can be used to prepare soup as well
Loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants; low sugar; and high in fiber and good fats, avocados make the perfect health food
Avocados are baby friendly and anti-ageing powerhouse at the same time
Avocados not only add a rich, creamy flavour, but will greatly increase your body’s ability to absorb the health-promoting carotenoids that vegetables provide