Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Taco Indiana Veg

Taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling.  A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including chicken, vegetables, cottage cheese etc  allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as tomato, lettuces, mayonnaise. 
Well this is my first attempt, but my husband said a big Wao ! when he took his first bite. 


TACO INDIANA VEG


Serving 2 
Ingredients : 

FOR TACO 
2 cups maida
3 tsp Oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red chilli powder 
1/2 tsp chat masala 

FOR STUFFING 
4-5  medium size potato 
1 cup cottage cheese [ Paneer ] smashed
1 large onion
6-8 cloves of garlic [ finely shred ]
Salt to taste 
1/2 tsp garam masala 
1 tsp tomato ketchup 


Method 

FOR TACO 
  • Mix the flours. Add the oil and salt and make a soft dough by adding water.
  • Roll out thin rounds about 100 mm. (4") jin diameter with the help of plain flour. Prick lightly with a fork.
  • Grease a non-stick tava (griddle) using a little oil and cook the paratha till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  • In one side add beaten egg and flip it, let it cook for a minute and turn it. [ optional ] 
  • Let it soak in tissue paper 
FOR STUFFING 
  • Smash the boil patato, add little salt and keep aside 
  • Heat oil in a non stick pan, add onion and garlic and saute well. 
  • Add Cottage Cheese , saute it for few mins and let it cook. 
  • Add potato and mix well. Allow it to cook for 15-20 mins. Stir occasionally. 
  • Allow it to cool , then make a dough and shape into an oval tikki . 
  • Shallow fry the tikkis on medium heat with a little oil till both sides are evenly golden brown. 
HOW TO SERVE 
In the fold of each taco, fill a  stuffing, sprinkle the mayonnaise and serve hot . 

* For non-veg Tacos use minced chicken or mutton or fish instead of cottage cheese. 








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