Gimme capsicum (aka bell pepper or Shimla
Mirch) and I can think instant food. A staple in our weekly veg shopping
list, I ensure I always have bell pepper in hand. Be it Pav bhaji, the ubiquitous Pizza or Vangibhath or Roasted Bell pepper Salad or Sandwich or even the utterly yummy Capsicum coconut curry or Capsicum Raitha, this veggie is my favourite, and
I like it in most ALL forms.
My daughter thankfully has acquired this gene, and eats it without fuss. My husband though is a recent convert to this veggie and has started having this sporadically although he says he eats it out of complusion.... Well, well, that was not the case for he took a second helping with these yummy to make and truly quick Indo-Mexican fare of Rajma-Pepper Quesedillas. I grabbed the opportunity when Valli announced the Capsicum cooking theme for this week's Blogging Marathon and today's the first of the 3-day series... stay tuned for more...
A quesadilla (/ˌkeɪsəˈdiːjə/, Spanish) is a flour tortilla or a corn tortilla filled with a savory mixture containing cheese, other ingredients, and/or vegetables, (often) then folded in half to form a half-moon shape.This dish originated in Mexico, and the name is derived from tortilla and the Spanish word for cheese queso. - so tells me Wikipedia. So, there it was a win-win treat all the way letting me to a new discovery of blending Rajma with Peppers for an utterly delish weekend meal. I have given the method to make the salsa and Sour Cream too in the same recipe. So, jack up your sleeves and get ready to dig in...
Prep time : 30 mins | Cooking time : 10 mins | Serves : 4
Serving suggestions : Salsa, Sour Cream
Ingredients:
(A) Quesedillas:
Whole wheat Tortillas (I used store bought, you
can make your own too) - 4 nos
Cooked Rajma (I soaked and cooked it with salt,
but you can use the canned version) - approx 2 cups
Chopped Bell peppers - 1/2 cup
Onions - 1 large
Cheese - for topping (optional - I used it only
for the kiddo's portion)
Oil - 1 tsp (or use cooking spray)
Salt - to taste
(B) Salsa:
Red bell peppers - 1 cup
Tomatoes (deseeded and chopped) - 1 cup
Green chillies - 2 to 3 (deseeded and chopped)
Honey - 1 TBSP
Salt - a pinch
Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Tomato Sauce - 2 TBSP
Red chilly sauce - 1/4 tsp
(C) Sour Cream Dip:
Hung Curd - 4 TBSP
Fresh Cream - 3 TBSP
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Sugar - a pinch
Mint leaves - for garnish (alternatively you can drizzle a pinch
of dried mint powder)
White pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Method:
First prepare the salsa - mix all ingredients except salt. Freeze for 1 hour before serving or blast freeze for 15 mins
To prepare the sour cream dip - Whisk the hung curd and fresh cream well. Add the lemon juice and sugar and mix again. Mix in the white pepper powder, Transfer to serving dish and chill thorughly
For the Quesedillas:
Drain all water from the cooked Rajma (if using canned, rinse and
drain). Coarsely blend to a semi nutty consistency. In a bowl, mix the Rajma
meal, chopped pepper, half the onions, salt and mix well.
Heat a tava / skillet, spray very little oil. Place the tortilla on it and let it lightly roast on both sides - about 10 seconds . Now spread the rajma-pepper stuffing on it as shown. Top with cheese (if using) and the onions. Fold into quarters
To Serve:
Place the Quartered Quesedillas, top with chilled salsa and serve with Sour Cream dip ! enjoy !
Notes:
1) Ensure the tomatoes in the dip are deseeded. else a runny salsa
will form up
2) Once the quesedillas are topped with salsa, serve immediately
to avoid a soggy meal
3) Adjust spice to salsa and dip accordingly.
4) You may also make this dish, but as I didnt use cheese for the
husband and me, a tava-grilled version suited us perfectly.
How wonderful to know your lil one likes this..very nice option kalyani..
ReplyDeleteSurely it must be yummy with that salsa and dip !
ReplyDeletedelicious quesadillas filled with a whole lot of goodness
ReplyDeletelovely quesadillas!!
ReplyDeleteI love quesadillas. These look very tempting
ReplyDeletewow that is delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteSowmya
Lovely one, shall try to keep for my next kid's party.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Kalyani :). That is a wonderful fusion recipe and am sure kids will love it :)
ReplyDeletevery very delicious and yummy quesdillas :) tempting me !!
ReplyDeleteVery healthy quesadillas!
ReplyDeleteJust inviting me, irresistible and nutritious quesadillas..
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