Quesadilla
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A quesadilla ( /keɪsəˈdiːə/, Spanish: [kesaˈðiʝa]) is a flour tortilla or a corn tortilla
filled with a savoury mixture containing cheese and other ingredients,
filled with a savoury mixture containing cheese and other ingredients,
then folded in half to form a half-moon shape.[1] This dish originated in Mexico,
and the name is derived from the Spanish word for cheese queso.[2]
and the name is derived from the Spanish word for cheese queso.[2]
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Serves - 2-3
Ingredients:
- Ready made Tortilla wraps (can be found easily in supermarkets / grocery stores)
- Comes in a pack of 6-8 tortillas, for this recipe I used 3 tortillas.
- Olive oil- 1tbsp
- Onion- 1 large
- Tomato - 1 large hard
- Capsicum - 1 large
- Green chilli- 1 small
- Pepper - 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes - 1 tsp or more if you have a bend for spiceyyyyy :P
- Salt to taste
- Basil - 1 tsp
- Cheese cube - 2 (grate cheese cube using grater)
- I also used some left over Italian dressing which i got along with home
delivered pizza from pizza hut :D
In case its there go ahead make use of it else you can use oregano if
available with you or nothing at all as well, dish will still be tasty :)
available with you or nothing at all as well, dish will still be tasty :)
Method for filling:
- Chop onion, capsicum, tomato (soft part inside with seeds is removed first,
else it will make the filling soggy) as shown in image.
- In a pan add olive oil, olive oil is very mild and should not be over heated,
in 30 seconds, add onion, saute for 1 minute. - Now add Capsicum and saute for a while do not put lid as it will remove
crunchiness of veggies. - After 2 minutes, add pepper, half of the chilli flakes, salt, half of the basil
(we are keep remaining half to be added after adding tomatoes) - Add oregano/italian dressing, mix well.
- Add tomatoes and mix.
- Now add left over chilli flakes, basil & mix well.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes and your filling is ready.
Method to make Quesadilla
- Take a nonstick tawa and heat, keep flame to medium and put the
tortilla on hot tawa. - Flip it once after 30 seconds.
- Add filling on half side of the tortilla as shown in image and add
grated cheese on top.
- Fold tortilla into half and let it heat.
- Be careful as you now need to flip this filled tortilla on the other side,
let the flame be on medium only so that you don't accidently burn it. - Once crisp and brownish on both sides, take off the tawa and cut into
triangles as shown below.
Serve hot with Tomato salsa or Ketchup :)
Hey Shalini,
ReplyDeleteI made this recipe yesterday during wine and cheese party @ our home. It was a hit and people liked it very much. I got fresh basil leaves from the market which gave the true aroma to the whole recipe. Thanks for sharing it :)
Love,
Shivani
Great Shivani, Glad to know you and your friends liked it!! :)
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