Tacos with Mince meat and Corn

Tacos with Mince meat and Corn

The most well known Mexican snack, which has become a famous and most liked snack of the world. These easy to prepare snacks can be pre - cooked and stored before hand. You can just heat the filling and stuff your Tacos and serve in matter of minutes. Only remember to have loads of them around, because they are so tasty that they vanish before you can spell TACOS.

Preparation time : 20 minutes
Resting time        : 30 minutes
Frying time          : 30 minutes or more depending on the number of Tacos
Cooking time       : 20 minutes
Difficulty              : Easy
Serves                  : 12

Ingredients :

For Tacos :

• 1 cup Corn meal (makai ka atta)
• 1 cup plain Flour
• 1 large pinch of Salt
• 1 pinch of Baking powder
• 1 large pinch of Red Chili powder
• 3 Tablespoon of Oil (any vegetable oil would do)
• Water for kneading
• Oil for frying

For Taco Seasoning :

• 1 tablespoon Chili powder (you can reduce it if you like your tacos less hot)
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder (bottled)
• 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder (bottled)
• 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Oregano (bottled)
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika (replace with Kashmiri Mirch powder)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (you can always use normal one)
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper, ground

For Taco Filling :

• 150 gms of Mince meat
• 1 Onion , finely chopped
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoon Tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili sauce (you can increase or decrease the amount as per your choice)
• 1/2 cup whole American Sweet Corns, frozen.
• Oil to cook (Any vegetable oil would do)
• few springs of coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 Lime cut into 4 pieces

Method :

Prepare Taco Shells :

1)Mix the flours. Add salt, chili powder and baking powder, mix very well. Now add the oil and mix well again.

2) Prepare a soft dough by adding warm water, as much required. The dough should be not too soft.

3) wrap the dough in a cling film and set aside for 30 minutes.

4) Make small balls from the dough, after the resting time is over.

5) Roll out thin rounds about 4" (100 mm.) in diameter with the help of a little plain flour. Prick lightly with a fork.

6) Heat oil in a wok over medium flame. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, deep fry Taco shells hot oil on both sides and then bend into a 'U' shape while hot.

7) Take out with slotted spoon and place them on a paper lined plate to cool.

8) Once they are cool, they become crispy. Store the Taco Shells in an air-tight container. It stays well for 1 -2 weeks.

Note : In case you feel lazy or don't have enough time, you can always buy ready made Taco Shells  from the Super Markets. Just remember to check the manufacturing date and the expiry date.

Prepare Taco Seasoning :

Take a wide mouthed air tight bottle. Put all the ingredients in it. Shake well and seal and keep away.

You will be only needing 1 spoon of this mix, save the rest. It can be used as seasonings for your grilled meat, chicken or even fish dishes.

Prepare Taco Fillings :

1) In a skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, fry for a minute, add garlic, stir fry and add mince and corn. Fry for about 5 minutes.

2) Add sauces, cook covered till the mince is properly cooked, will take about 10 minutes.

3) Check the seasoning and add salt if required. Add taco seasoning. Stir well. There should be no liquid left,  the mix should be completely dry.

4) Now sprinkle the coriander leaves. mix and pour the mix in a bowl.

Getting your Taco ready :

Fill your Taco Shells with hot fillings and decorate with lime slices and few sprigs of coriander and serve hot.

Don't forget to supply plenty of paper napkins to the guests.