7 Layer Dip

Ingredients:

Refried Beans – 2 cans
Guacamole (Receipe given below or simply get Mix packet which is easily available in market)
Sour Cream mixed with a little Taco Seasoning
Shredded Cheese
chopped Tomatoes
sliced Black Olives
chopped Green (Spring) Onions

Optional Ingredients:
Pickled Jalapenos – sliced (layer after cheese)
Salsa – (layer after beans)

Procedure:

Layer each ingredient (in the order provided) in a deep serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1-2 hours minimum. Can be made one day in advance.

To Prepare Gaucomole :
Avocados – 2
Tomatoes – 1/4 medium, chopped
Onions – 1/4 small, chopped
Jalapeños/Serranos – to taste, chopped
Cilantro – 5-6 sprigs, chopped
Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – to taste
Black Pepper – to taste
Lime Juice -taste

Procedure:

1. Cut and peel the Avocados and take the flesh out in a bowl.
2. With a fork mash it up a little, be careful not to overdo it. It needs to have a little texture.
3. Add in the following: Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeños, Cilantro.
4. Squeeze some Lime Juice into it and mix.
5. Add in Roasted Cumin Powder, Salt and Black Pepper and mix well.
6. Chill and serve as a dip with some chips or as an accompaniment to a Mexican meal.