Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces)
- ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup crema or sour cream
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 small (1-ounce) fresh jalapeño, stemmed and, if desired, seeded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds (see Note)
- 10 fresh curry leaves (see Note)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ounces) (from 2 [7-ounce] ears)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from 1 [2-inch] piece peeled ginger)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces queso Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 12 (5- to 6-inch) corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: Shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped red onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, Cotija cheese, and limes wedges
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