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

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins 6Makes 6 pieces
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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 large garlic (lehsun) cloves , finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

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

Method

For the refried beans filling

Combine the kidney beans with a little salt and 1½ cups of water and pressure cook 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 onion and sauté till the onion turns translucent.
Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the ground beans, capsicum, chilli powder; cumin powder and salt mix well. Cook for 5 minutes. Add water if required to adjust the consistency. Keep aside.

For the green salsa

Cut the tomatoes into big pieces. Add the onions, green chillies and ¼ cup water and cook.
When cooked, blend in a liquidiser and strain.
Add the vinegar and salt. Keep aside.

How to proceed