Stuffed Cheesey Quesadila

Filled with the goodness of paneer and corn, this easy to prepare mexican treat resembles a cheese paratha! note that paneer shares the spotlight with mozzarella – because a good melting cheese is an indispensable part of all quesadillas fillings.

Stuffed Cheesey Quesadila

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Stuffed Cheesey Quesadila recipe - How to make Stuffed Cheesey Quesadila

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 quesadillas
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Ingredients


To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
3/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/3 cup grated mozzrella cheese
3/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup cooked sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
salt to taste

For The Tortilla
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp oil
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
oil for cooking

Method
For the tortilla

    For the tortilla
  1. Combine the plain flour, wheat flour, salt and oil in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll out each portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle, using a little wheat flour for rolling.
  3. Cook each tortilla lightly on a hot tava (griddle), using a little oil, till light brown spots appear on both sides. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
  2. Place a tortilla on a clean dry surface, spread a portion of the stuffing on a tortilla. Place another tortilla on top and press well so that they stick.
  3. Cook on a tava (griddle) using little oil till crisp on both sides.
  4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more quesadillas.
  5. Cut each quesadilla into halves and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per quesadilla
Energy296 cal
Protein10.7 g
Carbohydrates34.5 g
Fiber0.7 g
Fat13 g
Cholesterol3.8 mg
Vitamin A201.7 mcg
Vitamin B1-0.2 mg
Vitamin B2-0.2 mg
Vitamin B31 mg
Vitamin C4.5 mg
Folic Acid10.6 mcg
Calcium196.5 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium112 mg
Potassium109.8 mg
Zinc0.5 mg

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