Mexican Bean Fajita ( Healthy Snacks )

by Tarla Dalal

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Throwing a party? try out this mexican delicacy. . . Tortilla stuffed with protein rich bean filling and iron rich green salsa!

Mexican Bean Fajita ( Healthy Snacks ) recipe - How to make Mexican Bean Fajita ( Healthy Snacks )

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins 6Makes 6 fajitas
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Ingredients

6 corn tortillas
4 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese

For The Refried Beans Filling
1/4 cup rajma (kidney beans) , soaked overnight
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

For The Green Salsa
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped green tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 to 3 green chillies , chopped
2 tsp vinegar
salt to taste

Method

For the refried beans filling

Combine the rajma with a little salt and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles or till the beans are slightly overcooked.
Drain the beans and grind to a coarse paste in a blender. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the onions and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the ground beans, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.

For the green salsa

Cut the tomatoes into big pieces. Add the onions, green chillies and ¼ cup water. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
When cooked, blend in a liquidiser and strain.
Add the vinegar and salt. Keep aside.

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