💚 INGREDIENTS 💚
6 corn tortillas/soft tacos, heat them in the oven until lightly golden and crispy
Refried lentils:
1/2 cup lentils, soaked, rinsed, and boiled
1/2 cup green and red capsicum, finely diced
2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup water or as needed
Toppings:
1/2 cup avocado, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
Cheese (optional)
Mango salsa:
Combine the following in a bowl and mix well:
1 cup mango, finely diced
1 tablespoon green & red capsicum, finely diced
2 tablespoon coriander, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of black pepper powder
Pinch of red chili powder
Pinch of chili flakes(optional)
Salt to taste
💛 INSTRUCTIONS 💛
Refried lentils:
In a pan, heat oil.
Add in cumin, chopped capsicum, and saute for a minute.
Further, add in all the spices.
Now add the lentils, water and cook for 5 minutes.
Mash some of the lentils until it resembles a refried bean-like texture. Add more water if it starts to dry out.
Now finish it by adding lemon juice and coriander.
Mix well and keep it aside.
Assembling tostadas:
Place crispy tortilla on a plate.
Spread some generous amount of refried lentils over it.
Top it with all the toppings, mango salsa, and ENJOY.