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Desi Quesadilla - Millet, Mushroom & Avocado

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Brunch|dinner|lunch|Snack
Servings 4
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients A:

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup Corn meal Makkai ka atta
  • ¼ cup Jowar flour
  • ¼ cup Soya flour
  • 1 tsp Ajwain powdered
  • Salt -to taste
  • 1 tbsp Oil

Ingredients B:

  • 5-6 Spring onions chopped
  • ½ cup Mushroom sliced
  • ¼ cup Capsicum sliced
  • ¼ cup Red bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ cup American corn boiled
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 1 tsp Garlic grated
  • 1 tbsp Siracha sauce
  • Chili flakes- to taste
  • ½ tsp Cumin powder
  • ½ Mixed herbs
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Salt – to taste

Ingredients C:

  • 1 Avocado pulped
  • 4 tbsp Coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 Green chili or to taste
  • 2 Garlic, flakes
  • 1 tsp Roasted sesame seeds
  • tbsp Crushed roasted peanuts
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice or to taste
  • Rock salt – to taste sanchal
  • 1 tsp Sugar optional
  • ½ tbsp Olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Grated cheese low fat or Feta

Instructions
 

METHOD-A

  • Mix all the flours in a deep plate, add salt & ajwain, Knead the flours using sufficient warm water to a soft dough
  • Roll out into moderate size rotis using some wheat flour
  • Roast well on a hot griddle, cook well on both sides using a little oil
  • Keep aside wrapped in a napkin till used

METHOD-B

  • Heat oil in a deep pan, saute the onion and garlic for a minute
  • Add the mushrooms and cook till done and moisture dries
  • Mix in the capsicum, bell-pepper, & crushed corn
  • Add the tomato puree and all the spices, saute, mix in the siracha sauce and a little salt
  • Adjust seasonings and keep aside

METHOD-C

  • Grind the green chili, coriander leaves, garlic to a fine paste
  • Transfer into a bowl, add the pulped avocado, crushed peanuts, roasted sesame seeds, salt, lemon juice, olive oil and a little sugar
  • Blend well with a whisk or spatula
  • Adjust seasonings and keep aside
  • This can be stored in a glass jar under refrigeration for about a week

TO ASSEMBLE

  • Spread a little of the avocado spread on the prepared roti, next sprinkle a little cheese on one half of the roti
  • Place a little of the mushroom filling on one half of the roti, on top of the cheese
  • Sprinkle some cheese on the filling, now fold the other half of the roti over the assembled filling and cheese
  • Heat a non-stick griddle, apply a little oil or butter, place the prepared Quesadilla on the griddle, press down with a flat spatula
  • Cook on both sides till cheese melts and it is slightly crisp
  • Serve hot with salsa and/or soup

Notes

Highlights:
  • This Desi Quesadilla fuses millet, mushroom, and avocado, wrapped in a hearty multi-flour roti, offering a flavorful and nutritious twist on a classic dish.
  • Perfectly paired with salsa or soup, it’s a satisfying meal rich in protein and healthy fats.
NUTRIENT VALUES PER SERVING
Energy
273 kcal
Carbohydrate
20.9 g
Protein
7.2 g
Fat
6.3 g
Calcium
10.25 mg
Iron
0.2 mg
Total Fiber
2.3 g
Soluble Fiber
0.5 g