An easy recipe for the classic Mexican tortilla roll-ups. Flavourful and spicy, our chilli tortilla roll-ups recipe makes for a great make-ahead snack that travels well. 

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp red chilli powder

1-2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped

1 cup ready-made tomato puree

2 tbsp coriander powder

1 cup capsicum, cut into 1” pieces

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

5 tbsp oil

½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated

1 cup Nutri nugget granules, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, strained and squeezed well

4 ready-made tortillas

Directions:

1. Put 3 tbsp oil and onion in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 50 seconds.
2. Add Nutri nuggets and garlic. Stir and microwave for 5 minutes. Stir again. 
3. Add paprika, capsicum, coriander, red chilli, turmeric and cumin powders, tomato puree and green chillies. Mix well. microwave for 5 minutes. Remove from the microwave. 
4. Spread butter or olive oil on each tortilla. Arrange some filling over it in a row. Sprinkle cheese. 
5. Roll tortillas tightly like a roll. Brush all rolls with oil. Place in a greased baking tray microwave-safe dish with the joint side down. 
6. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200C for 10 minutes.
7. Grill for 5 minutes. Remove. 
8. Slice into 1” diagonal pieces and serve dotted with some read-made salsa/mayo/mustard. 

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Shristi Patni

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