Showing posts with label tortillas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tortillas. Show all posts

Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Whole Spelt Vegan Tortillas


i was wanting tex-mex food and wanted to make something other than corn Tortillas so i used whole grain spelt flour! white flour tends to stick better but is not as healthy ...


Spelt flour with some salt ;)

add water and mix well!


ready to divide


the dough ;)


rolling out tortillas


you do not need any oil, just put them directly in a hot pan or a heated surface. They could even be cooked on a flat rock ;)


the finished product


here i made fajitas ( and other topping ) to eat them with


rice, refried beans, cheese, hot sauce and some avocado 

of course you are free to use any fillings that you want :)





Saturday, 15 February 2014

Home made corn Tortillas

the flour(authentic corn flour works the best);



after adding a little salt (there is a recipe on the bag) mix with water and you will end up with a putty like dough.


Roughly form them into balls (cover with a moistened cloth or tissue to keep them moist), or just make the balls as you need them.


pressing them (an authentic tortilla press is the best for this)


pressing the flour ball, If you put it a little off center closer to the hinge side it tends to work better because it is pressed in the other direction.


Handle down!


you might notice green on my thumb, that is avocado! ;)
and here is a flat Tortilla:


after some sticking, I found that it is easier to press between wax paper sheets, although the bag suggests thick plastic wrap.


use a dry skillet (cast iron) or metal plat (can get at Indian markets or from Mexican food suppliers)


after a minute or so, flip!


Stacking up! (in the oven to keep them warm)


As for toppings, make some refried beans, grill or fry some meat, or you can even use some kind of tofu :)

other suggestions for toppings on top of meat:
Guacamole, salsa, chopped iceberg lettuce, chopped Tomatoes, Cilantro, a squeeze of lime, chopped radishes, cheese, yogurt or even some fried onions or peppers!

enjoy!!!