Friday, March 25, 2011

Tacos with bean filling

     This a lovely Mexican dish which reminds me of our very own chaat to me.It has this crunchy touch with spicy filling which satisfies all the senses.My friend Hetal , once on one of our outings to downtown showed me the taco shells she uses.I picked it up and made them last week.It was a super hit.I had tried making the shell before, but now since they are readily available, the quick snack is great to make. It has the goodness of beans and lots of salad too.
Ingredients
Taco shells                                   6-8 nos
Boiled red kidney beans/rajma      1 1/2 cup
Chopped onions                           1 no
Chopped tomatoes                       3 nos
Sliced tomatoes                            1 no
Chopped green chilli                     1 no
Chopped red peppers                   1 no
Chopped garlic                             1 tbsp
sliced red bell peppers                  1/2 no
sliced onions                                 1 no
roughly chopped lettuce                1 handful
lime juice                                      1 tbsp
Chilli powder                                1/2 tsp
Cumin powder                              1/2 tsp
pepper powder                             1/4 tsp
onion powder                               1/2 tsp
garlic powder                               1/2 tsp
olive oil                                        1 tbsp
Cheese shredded                         as required
salt to taste
Method
Prepare the taco shells according to the instructions.Mine said to bake for 10 mins at 180 deg.
Heat oil and add chopped garlic and saute.Add chopped onions and saute.Put in green chilli and chopped tomatoes.Cook well till mashed.
Add the herbs and seasoning and salt.
Now put in the beans and cook to dry the water.
Add the chopped bell peppers.Keep aside.
Now mix salad leaves, sliced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and add lime juice and salt.
Now put the beans mixture in each shell, top with salad and then with cheese.Serve immediately.

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