Accompaniments for Chilli con carne

For the Colorado Sauce

6-7 small, dried chillies, or 4-5 large fresh ones

1 large red pepper

1 large onion, chopped

1 large clove garlic

Salt

For the Avocado Sauce

2 ripe avocados

3-4 tbsp lime or lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

sea salt

1 tbsp fresh coriander or flat parsley

Scoop out the flesh from the avocados. Mash the flesh with a fork, add lime juice, olive oil, chopped coriander, salt and pepper to taste.

For Tomato and Coriander Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

4 very ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 tbsp red or white onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

½ - 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped Jalapeno or Serrano

1-2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Salt, freshly ground pepper and sugar

For the Totopos - Tortilla Chips

 6-8 tortillas

Oil for deep frying

1 tsp salt

4 tbsp Parmesan cheese - Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)