Avocado And Tomatillo Dip

Directions

1. Remove husks and rinse tomatillos under hot water to remove stickiness. Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or possibly griddle over moderately high heat till warm but not smoking and lightly brown tomatillos and garlic in spots all over (don't let burn). Transfer tomatillos and garlic to a plate and cold them to room temperature.
2. In a food processor puree tomatillos and garlic till smooth. Halve and pit avocados and scoop into tomatillo mix. Pulse till coarsely minced. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, 3 Tbsp. onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish dip with remaining Tbsp. minced onion and serve with tortilla chips.
3. Makes 3 1/2 c..