Mexican Tortilla Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)
by Tarla Dalal

This wholesome wrap can be relished as a complete meal. A delectable fusion of cheesy pepper rice and refried beans pepped up with green garlic sauce makes this must-try. Don’t forget to add sour cream, which widens the range of flavours that play around in this wrap! when fresh green garlic is not in season, use half the quantity of dry garlic.

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Mexican Tortilla Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls) recipe - How to make Mexican Tortilla Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)

For The Cheesy Pepper Rice
3 tbsp oil
3 tsp chilli-garlic chutney
2 tbsp finely chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced onions
3 tbsp capsicum strips
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
4 tbsp grated processed cheese
salt to taste
1 cup cooked rice, refer handy tip

To Be Mixed Into Green Garlic Sauce
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh green garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tsp vinegar
salt to taste

For The Refriedbeans
1 1/2 tsp oil
3 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 cup soaked , cooked and drained rajma
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
4 tortillas
1 recipe refried beans , recipe above
4 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites
4 tbsp sour cream

Method
For the cheesy pepper rice

Heat the oil in a deep pan, add the chilli-garlic chutney and celery and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add the onions and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent.
Add the chilli flakes, cheese and salt and cook on a medium flame for a few seconds, while stirring continuously.
Add the rice, mix well and keep aside.

For the refried beans

Heat the oil in a deep pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the capsicum, rajma , chilli powder; cumin seeds powder and salt, mix well and cook for 5 minutes or till the mixture is dry and keep aside.

How to proceed

Place a tortilla on a clean dry surface and place ¼th of the cheesy pepper rice in a row in the centre of the tortilla.
Arrange ¼th of the refried beans and spread ¼th of the green garlic sauce over it.
Arrange 1 tbsp of spring onion whites and spread 1 tbsp of sour cream over it and roll it up tightly.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more wraps.
Wrap a tissue paper around each wrap and serve immediately.

Handy tip

For 1 cup of cooked rice, boil a vesselful of water with a little salt. Add 1/2 cup of raw rice and cook till done. Strain using a sieve and use as per the recipe.