In old Mexico, it is believed that tortillas were used as “‘spoons’ to hold food”. Tortillas are round flat bread, folded or rolled with a filling inside. They are made from wheat and corn flour.
The above tortilla shells are made of moong dal an alternative to corn flour.
You need:
75 gm moong flour
75 gm flour/maida
1 tbsp refine oil
¼ tsp salt
Warm water to make the dough
Method:
- In a bowl add moong flour, maida and salt and mix well.
2. Add oil and rub in well.
3. Slowly add hot water to make stiff dough.
4. Cover the dough with a damp kitchen cloth and leave it for about 15 minutes.
5. Knead well and make seven equal size balls.
6. Roll out the ball to 12 cm diameter circle.
7. Prick it with a fork in few places.
8. Hang it on the oven rack – over to rodes, falling equally on both sides.
9. Do the same with the other balls.
10. Preheat oven tot 200 degree C.
11. Place the rack in middle and bake for 10 minutes until slightly brown.
12. Carefully remove from the rack and let it cool.
13. Fill them up with your favourite fillings.
Course: Base of a meal.
Country: Mexico
Nutritional Information: Moong dal is rich in vitamins, minerals and protein.
Happy Cooking !
Dal On The Table 
Very impressive…😊
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Such a nice way to make tortillas! Amazing! ❤👌
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Unique!!👌
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A good and nutritious substitute.
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What creative ideas!
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Fantastic idea of making mung dal tortilla.
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