Thursday, April 8, 2010

Mexican Tacos


Recipe might appear a bit difficult initially, but as you start, the fun begins & you will definitely enjoy the making of the very famous Mexican Tacos!!!
For Taco shells(Tortillas)
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Cup Maize flour
  • 1 Cup wheat flour
  • Salt
  • Oil(For deep frying)
For filling
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Cup Beans(Rajma) Washed & Soaked Overnight
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground fresh cumin
  • 1 Tsp Clove cinnamon powder
For Toppings
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Onions Chopped
  • 1 Tomato Chopped
  • 1 Cucumber Chopped
  • 1 Capsicum Chopped
  • 1 Spring Onion Chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Cabbage Chopped
  • 4-5 Salad Leaves Chopped
  • 1 Potato Boiled, Peeled, Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Salsa dip
  • 1/2 Cup Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 Cup Grated cheese
PROCEDURE
For Shells
Mix both the flours & salt.Add some water & knead the flour mixture to form dough. Divide & roll into 4-5” very thin chapatis. Prick both sides with fork.Arrange on a large cloth.Deep fry one at a time till lightly golden. Fold into U or taco shape while hot. Drain & cool. Repeat for all.
For Bean filling
Boil Rajma in a pressure cooker till around 7-8 whistles. Drain & mash while hot. Keep aside 1 cup of water.Return mashed Rajma to cooker directly.Add drained water, all other ingredients & cook till well blended. Add some more water, but do not make it water. Keep the paste thick. Keep aside & use hot or warm.
For Toppings
Mix all vegetables, add salt, pepper & toss well.
To Serve
Put a tbsp of bean filling inside taco. Spread a tsp of topping. Dot topping with a tsp each of Tomato Ketchup & salsa dip. Top with plenty of Grated cheese. Serve immediately.

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