A HEALTHY MEXICAN APPETIZER

[Edited By: Astha]

Tuesday, 23rd July , 2019 03:43 pm

BAKED TACO TARTS WITH CORN AND BELL PEPPER FILLING

tangy savory taco tarts

INGREDIENTS-

preparation time-20 minutes

cooking time-20 minutes

Corn Meal /Makki ka atta-3/4th cup

Refined flour -1/4th cup

Baking powder-a pinch

Chili powder-1/2 tsp

Salt – to taste

Olive Oil – 1.5 tsp

 

Topping

  • Red Bell Pepper,chopped – 3 tbsp
  • Yellow Bell Pepper,chopped- 3 Tbsp
  • Green Bell Pepper,chopped – 3 tbsp
  • Tomato, chopped – 1 cup
  • Corn Kernels,boiled – 1/2 cup
  • Green Chillis,chopped – 1 tsp
  • Jalapeno,chopped – 1.5 tsp
  • Cheddar Cheese – 1 tbsp
  • Chilli Flakes – 3/4 tsp
  • Ground cumin-1/3 tsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Oregano – 1/2 tsp
  • Processed Cheese-1 tbsp
  • Tomato Ketchup – 2 tsp

 

PROCEDURE-

 

  • Dough-In a bowl add corn meal,refined flour,salt,chili powder,baking powder and oil,mix well and then add warm water and make a medium soft dough.
  • Rub the dough for a minutes and make small balls from the dough.
  • Dust with refined flour and roll to make a tortilla and prick with a fork.
  • Place the rolled tortilla/disc inside the greased tart mould and press gently and then cut off any extras from the edges.
  • Brush the inside of the tarts with little olive oil.
  • Keep the tarts in the preheated oven at 160 degree and bake for approx-20 minutes.
  • When tart get a nice golden colour, remove from the oven and keep aside.
  • Topping-In a pan heat 2 tsp oil and add chopped bell peppers and saute for a few seconds.
  • Now add corn kernals, jalapeno, green chilies,salt,chili flakes,ground cumin and oregano and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add chopped tomato and stir fry to make them slightly soft but crunchy.
  • Add cheddar cheese, mix and take out in a bowl
  • fill the baked tarts with approx1 tbsp of topping and put some grated cheese on the top.
  • Dot with ketchup and garnish with a basil leaf.
  • Serve with ketchup.

Variation-

you may also fry the tarts in hot oil. Fry with the tart mold then removes from the mold when done(while hot).






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