Cheesy Potato Baskets ( Finger Foods for Kids )
by Tarla Dalal
26 Apr 2010
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Pretty potato baskets filled with a tangy rajma filling makes interesting finger food. Baked with cheese on top, they look irresistible and taste yummy when served hot. A filling snack that comes packed with carbohydrates and proteins.
Cheesy Potato Baskets ( Finger Foods for Kids ) recipe - How to make Cheesy Potato Baskets ( Finger Foods for Kids )
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 10 minutes Baking Temperature: 200ºC (400ºF) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 12 baskets
For The Rajma Filling
1/2 cup soaked , boiled and coarsely mashed rajma (kidney beans)
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp chilli sauce
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
Other Ingredients
6 baby potatoes , blanched , halved and scooped
6 tbsp grated processed cheese for the topping
For The Garnish
a few sprigs of coriander (dhania)
Method
For the rajma filling
How to proceed
For the rajma filling
- For the rajma filling
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the filling into 12 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Fill each potato half with a portion of the rajma filling, top with ½ tbsp of cheese and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander sprigs.
Nutrient values per basket
| Energy | 41 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 53.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 53.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 31.5 mg |
| Potassium | 12.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
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