Taco Mexicana Recipe

Ingredients for Taco Shell-

• Cornmeal flour 2cup
• Maida 1cup
• Vegetable oil 2tbsp
• Salt 1/2tbsp

Ingredients for Taco Stuffing-

• 2 cups soaked and cooked kidney beans 
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 1 cup fresh tomato pulp
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds 
• Salt to taste

Ingredients for Salsa Dressing-

• 3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp chopped green chillies
• 1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes 
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Some finely chopped coriander 
• Salt to taste

Procedure for Taco Shell-

1)    Add cornmeal flour, maida and salt together in a deep bowl. Add oil & some water to knead into a stiff dough.

2)   Divide the taco dough in few small portions & roll them into 2 inch radius circles.

3)   Once rolled, prick the Taco dough with a fork. This will prevent it from puffing.

4)   Deep fry in oil with the help of two spoons until it gets lightly browned. It will get perfect shape of Taco Shell.

Procedure for Taco Stuffing-

1)    Heat the oil in a pan & sauté the onions & garlic paste for 1-2 minutes.

2)   Now add the tomato pulp, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder & salt, mix well & cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally.

3)   Add beans & mix well. Keep it on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

For the Uncooked Salsa-

1)    Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl & mix well so that the flavours blend well. Keep aside.

How to proceed to make tacos-

1)    Fill a taco shell with 1 tbsp of bean stuffing. 

2)   Add ½ tbsp of uncooked salsa over it. 

3)   Add grated cheese evenly over it.

4)   Serve the tacos with a dip of your choice.

- Asmi Tatawar