Recipe- Paneer And Black Bean Tacos For Diwali Party

As we all know taco is a traditional Mexican dish made of a corn or wheat tortilla, which is filled and then folded or rolled. The reason I like tacos is because they are so versatile. In a sense they are like Indian parathas, which just like tacos can be filled with anything and everything.

The other day I made these paneer bean veggies tacos and topped them with avocado cream sauce and fresh tomato salsa. It surely made for some fantastic dinner which we thoroughly enjoyed. I like how everyone can create their own taco based on personal likes and preference.

Ingredients

8 Taco shells
Tomato Salsa

Avocado Cream Sauce

1 avocado big
½ cup yogurt
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1.5 tablespoons lime juice

Rice

1 cup rice
1 tablespoon cilantro or coriander finely chopped
1 teaspoon lime juice

Veggies

½ cup sweet corn
½ cup black beans cooked
¾ cup paneer cut into small cubes
½ green pepper thinly sliced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ lime juiced
¾ teaspoon taco seasoning
salt to taste

Method

Avocado Cream Sauce

* Cut and peel the avocado and take out it's pulp in a bowl.

* Add greek yogurt to it.

* Transfer to a food processor, add lime juice, salt and pepper and pulse till smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Rice

* Take 1 cup of cooked rice in a bowl. I used long grain
* Asian rice, you can use any rice of your choice.
Add chopped cilantro/coriander leaves, some lime juice to it.

* Mix till well combined and set aside.

Veggies

* Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds to it and wait till the seeds crackle.

* Once the seeds crackle and the paneer cubes, sliced green pepper and taco seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes.

* Now add cooked black beans, corn and salt to taste. Mix everything together till well combined.

To Serve

* Place the rice, avocado cream sauce, tomato salsa and the veggies in separate bowls.

* Also place the taco shells or soft tortilla and let everyone make their own tacos with their choice of filling and toppings.