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Mexican Chicken Tikka Quesadilla

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Chef :

Bethica Das

Mexican Chicken Tikka Quesadilla

#healthyjunior - Make these homemade Chicken Quesadilla in a new avatar - with South Indian flavour in a fusion style. It is simple, delicious, filling and a satisfying one-pot meal anytime of the day. Crispy on the outside with soft, juicy interior, they can be made the easy way with some store bought chicken tikka and any left over chapattis. It is great as a snack / appetizer enjoyed with some green chutney. So make these wonderful and yummy snack with just a sprinkle of some cheese and any of your favourite seasoning and voila! you have an amazing and a creative dish in front of you. I guarantee it will be gone in no time.

Ingredient

3/4 cup

whole wheat flour

to taste

salt

as needed

water to knead

1-1/2 cups

chicken tikkas

2 tbsp

oil

1 tsp.

mustard seeds

1 tsp.

urad dal (split black gram lentil)

onions chopped

1 tsp.

ginger sliced

1 tsp.

garlic chopped

green chili chopped (optional)

1-2 sprig

curry leaves

tomato chopped

1 tsp.

sambhar powder

1 pinch

red chilli powder (optional)

1 tbsp.

fresh coconut grated

1-2 tbsp.

coriander leaves chopped

1 tsp.

lime juice

1/2 cup

cheese grated

as needed

oil to shallow fry

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Knead a stiff dough by mixing flour, pinch of salt and required quantity of water. Cover with a damp cloth and keep it aside for 15-20 minutes.

* Step 2

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the urad dal and saute till light brown. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, chillies and curry leaves. Fry on a medium flame till light golden in colour. Now add the tomatoes and continue to saute till it is slightly mashed.

* Step 3

Add the chicken tikkas, salt, sambhar powder and red chilli powder. Mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes. When done, add the coconut, coriander leaves and lime juice. Mix well and switch off the flame. Cover and keep aside to cool.

* Step 4

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out each into a chapatti by dusting some flour. Heat a tawa / griddle and dry roast them till done on both sides. Transfer to a plate.