Spinach Tahini Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)
by Tarla Dalal
23 Dec 2013
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This marvelous wrap is a delightful confluence of indian and middle eastern cuisine. Tahini, a delectable sesame seed based sauce combines beautifully with the veggies cooked in an indian manner. By rolling it in spinach rotis, the iron, calcium and fibre content has been increased substantially.
Spinach Tahini Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls) recipe - How to make Spinach Tahini Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)
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Makes 4 wraps
For The Filling
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 1/2 cups grated carrot
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup boiled , peeled and grated potatoes
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
For The Tahini
3/4 cup sesame seeds (til)
1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 tbsp vinegar
4 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
2 tsp garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp oil
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seed powder
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
4 spinach rotis
1 recipe tahini
1 recipe garlic -tomato chutney
1 cup roughly torn lettuce
Method
For the filling
For the tahini
How to proceed
For the filling
- For the filling
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté till they turn translucent.
- Add the green chillies, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, coriander and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 more minutes. Keep aside.
For the tahini
- For the tahini
- Heat a non-stick pan and dry roast the sesame seeds and chana dal separately. Keep aside to cool.
- Combine the sesame seeds and chana dal and blend in a mixer to a fine powder.
- Transfer the powder to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place a roti on a clean dry surface and spread ¼th of the tahini paste evenly over it.
- Arrange ¼ cup of lettuce in a row in the centre of the roti.
- Arrange ¼th of the filling and spread the garlic-tomato chutney over it and roll up tightly.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more wraps.
- Wrap a tissue paper around each wrap and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per wrap
| Energy | 431 cal |
| Protein | 12.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.8 g |
| Fiber | 11.9 g |
| Fat | 21.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1098 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 81.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 327.7 mg |
| Iron | 5.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 162.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 504.5 mg |
| Sodium | 53 mg |
| Potassium | 431.8 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
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