Adding protein-rich food to breakfast keeps hunger away for longer and makes you feel fuller through the day. Protein is also considered a great choice for anyone trying to shed extra kilos. If you are looking for something different yet delicious, rajma tacos make for a brilliant pick. They are simple to put together, taste absolutely delicious, and come with a smoky flavour that everyone is bound to enjoy.
Preparing the rajma stuffing
Start with about 1 large cup of boiled rajma (kidney beans). Make sure the rajma is cooked well and soft, since that is what gives the stuffing its right texture. Mash in half a block of paneer. Next, add Kashmiri red chilli powder, ground coriander powder, chaat masala and cumin powder. Follow this with garlic, crushed red chilli, green chilli, salt and finely chopped fresh coriander leaves. Mix everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency and mash it thoroughly. Once ready, shape the mixture into round balls, similar to the size of a roti dough ball.
The secret behind the creamy cheesy dip
Heat 2 spoons of oil in a pan and roast 10 to 15 cloves of garlic in it. Then add about 100 grams of paneer cubes to a mixer jar. Mix in Greek yogurt, the roasted garlic, black pepper and pizza seasoning. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Add a little salt, coriander leaves and a small amount of water, then grind it into a smooth paste. This gives you a perfectly creamy, cheesy dip that takes the flavour of the tacos up several notches.
Tangy onions bring the tandoori touch
Take a bowl and add ice cubes to it, along with rings of onion cut into thin, layered slices. Pour in water and let the onions soak for about 5 minutes. Once done, drain the onions and mix in Kashmiri red chilli powder, chaat masala and black salt. Add 1 to 2 spoons of mustard oil, followed by finely chopped green chilli and lemon juice. Finish with a bit of finely chopped coriander leaves. These spiced onions are what give the tacos their tangy, spicy kick.
Putting the tacos together
For the rajma tacos, keep rotis made and roasted in advance. Heat a tawa and grease it well with ghee. Place a prepared rajma ball on the tawa and set a roti over it with the plain side facing down. Press it down firmly using a potato masher so the rajma sticks well to the roti, then roast it on both sides. Once done, place the roti with the rajma layer on a plate, spread the prepared cheesy paneer dip over it, add the tangy onions in the middle, and fold it over. The smoky rajma tacos are ready to be served.
A healthy pick for any meal of the day
This dish can be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner, whenever you like. It is a high protein, healthy food that offers the body several benefits. The taste is so good that even those trying to lose weight can enjoy it to their heart's content without any guilt.
