MEXICAN POTATO SALAD

No oil,no heavy sauces and no time consuming.I was craving for something very tasty dish for mid time snack but low in calories.I had one boiled Potato but did not want to eat just like that.So,I thought I would try this version and to my surprise it was a great outcome.I was proud of myself that I invented something really delicious that could satisfy my taste buds and without compromising my health.

Again this leads to a great 'Portion Control' as you will eat limited amount of Potato and more of vegetables or Salads.If you see the amount of Cheese I have sprinkled,one can literally count them.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Medium sized boiled potato - 1,Chopped
2. paprika - 1 Tsp
3. Mustard Sauce - 1 Tsp
4. Salt to Taste
5. Honey - 1 Tsp
6. SALAD of your choice
7. Cheddar Cheese - 1 Tbsp (Optional)
8. Ground Pepper - As needed(Optional)

STEPS:

• Have salad cut in the plate first
• Marinate chopped Potato slices with Paprika,Mustard Sauce,Salt and Honey
• heat the Pan on medium flame and sauté the marinated Potatoes.
• Keep Sautéing and when you feel that marination is cooked,increase the flame to get the Potatoes little caramelized.
• Spread the Potatoes on Salad in plate and sprinkle the Cheese and Pepper

QUICK QUESADILLAS

This is a Mexican dish.I am sharing the recipe which I used making this 'Quick Quesadillas'.I am saying 'quick' because I did not go to market to bring any of the items required and they were all available at home.

If you do not have 'Tortillas', you can always make 'Maida Roti or Chapati'.That is why I am again and again saying 'QUICK'.

SERVINGS : 2 People

Ingredients :

1. 2 Big Size Tortillas (Corn or Flour).I used flour Tortillas with 'Cheddar and Jalapeño' flavor.
2. big Bell pepper or Capsicum -1, Chopped into long slices
3. big Onion - 1, Chopped into long slices
4. Cheddar Cheese - 1/2 cup (Shredded)
5. 2 Tb Spoon Oil
6. Chipotle Sauce or Paprika.In case you do have it,use any masala you like. 
7. Salt to Taste

STEPS:

1.  TO MAKE STUFFING

• In a pan heat the oil.To that add chopped Bell pepper and Onion.
• Add salt and sauté it.LEt it cook well.Let it caramelize to some extent.
• Add Chipotle Sauce or Paprika and let it cook for another 2 -3 minutes  

     2.   TO MAKE QUISADILLA

• Keep 'PANINI MAKER' to preheat.
• On the Tortilla, fill the half part with Stuffing and spread cheese on it.
• Fold the other part on it and bake in the Panini Maker.If you are not using the Panini maker,please find the alternative in the 'TIPS' section
• Repeat the same test for remaining Tortillas.
• Cut them into pieces.
• Quisadillas are ready to serve with salsa or any other dipping
• Serve hot

TIPS : 

• The ingredients used in the stuffing are not must and limited to.I have used whatever was available and can be used in Mexican food too.
• You can add or remove any of the ingredients as per your likes and dislikes
• If you are not using Panini Maker, you can always use normal 'Skillet' and press the Quisadilla with heavy spatula or Pav bhaji Masher'
• I have already mentioned above that if Tortillas are not available, Maida roti or Chapati are just perfect.

BURRITO BOWL

The easiest recipe on this earth I would say.This Mexican bowl has a special place in my heart.Let us learn the recipe.

The below measurement serves 1 person

Ingredients :

1.  Cooked Rice - 1 Cup (You can choose to have white or brown rice)
2. Guacamole - 1 Cup (You can adjust the quantity according to your taste)
3. Lettuce,shredded - 1 Cups       
   
4. 1/2 Onion -  Finely chopped
5. 1/2 Bell Pepper or Capsicum - Finely chopped
6. Salsa - chopped onions,chopped Tomatoes- 1/2 cup each,cilantro - 1/4 cup,coarse pepper (1/2 teas spoon),salt to taste,Lime Juice (1 Tbsp)
7. Baked Beans - 1/2 cup ( In a pan, add baked beans, little water, salt to taste and boil for around 5 mins,along with mashing it).
8. Boiled corns (Optional)
9. Cheese (Mozzarella or Parmesan) - 1/2 Cup (Optional)
10. Sour Cream - 1/2 Cup (If you do not have, take yogurt in a container, whip it nicely and it is a great substitute)

STEPS :

• In a pan, take 1 tsp of Oil or Butter.To that add Bell peppers and Onions,Salt and sauté until they are nicely fried and cooked. Set it aside.
• In a Bowl a plate, spread the rice.
• Next layer is Guacamole
• Baked Beans
• Then comes Sour Cream
• Now fried Bell peppers and Onions
• Next one is Salsa,Lettuce,Corn
• Cheese

TIPS : I do not think there is any thing as this is the effortless but yet delicious recipe.I have not added the Chipotlé sauce.You can add if you like.