Mexican Wrap
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This wholesome wrap makes for an awesome mid-meal snack or can be relished as a complete meal in its own right. The wonderful fusion of Mexican rice and re fried beans makes it a dish that cannot be missed. It is a very good option for picnic takeaways as well as for your kid’s tiffin. It is also ideal for an all-friends get together, where everyone can pitch in to make their own self-assembled supper.
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 6 People | 20-25 Minutes | 40-45 Minutes |
Ingredients
For Mexican Rice
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 tsp Mexican sauce
- 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp capsicum strips
- 2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
- 4 tbsp processed cheese, grated
- 1 cup cooked rice
- Salt to taste
For the Beans Mix
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tsp garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 cup rajma, soaked , cooked and drained
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder, roasted
- Salt to taste
For Tortillas
- 1 cup maize flour
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 3 tsp oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
Method
For Mexican Rice
Step 1
Prepare chilli-garlic chutney by grinding garlic and red chilli powder or flakes in a stone grinder. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the prepared chilli-garlic chutney and celery. Stir-fry on medium flame for a minute.
Step 2
Add the sliced onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on medium flame till the onions turn light brown and translucent.
Step 3
Add cheese and salt and stir for a few seconds. Keep stirring continuously to avoid charring of the contents.
Step 4
Add cooked rice, mix well and keep aside.
For The Beans Mix
Step 1
Heat oil in a pan and add garlic and onions. Sauté till the onions turn light brown and translucent.
Step 2
Next, add tomatoes and stir-fry for another 2 to 3 mins.
Step 3
Add in the capsicum, rajma, chilli powder; cumin seeds powder and salt. Give it a good mix and let it cook for 5 minutes. The mixture should become relatively dry. Keep aside.
For the Tortillas
Step 1
Mix the flours and add oil and salt. Make a dough by adding enough warm water.
Step 2
Knead the dough and keep aside for 25 – 30 mins. Knead again.
Making the Wrap
Step 1
Place a tortilla / chapati on a flat dry surface. Next, place about 2 tbsp of prepared Mexican rice in a row, in the centre of the tortilla.
Step 2
Arrange ¼ th of the re fried beans over it.
Step 3
Arrange a handful of shredded onion and cabbage over it and roll it up snugly.
Step 4
Repeat to make 3 more wraps.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 1775 K cal |
| Proteins | 32.7 g |
| Fats | 71.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 248.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg |
| Sodium | 2453 mg |
| Potassium | 1184 mg |
