Taquitos

A Taquito is a Mexican dish consisting of a small tortilla wrapped up around various kinds of fillings.   I made with mixture of potato, avocado and cheese.  The dish is also known as a flautas, because their narrow, tube like appearance.

This crispy, savory dish is a delicious and simply way to prepare. I made it in lunch today but you can enjoy it at any time of day. This is a good and tasty appetizer for get-together or parties.

I fried them but they can also easily be prepared by baking. 

 Ingredients

• Potatoes, 3
• Mexican Cheese ½ Cup
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Ripe and Peeled Avocado 1 coarsely mashed
• Corn Tortilla or any 10-12
• Cumin Powder ¼ Tsp.
• Red Chili Powder 1/8 Tsp. (Optional)
• Turmeric Powder ¼ tsp.
• Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp.
• Coriander Few Strings washed and chopped
• Green Onion washed and chopped
• Lettuce Shredded 1 Cup

   Method

1. In a medium saucepan boil potatoes in water 15-20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
2. In large mixing bowl, shred potatoes, add shredded cheese, salt and pepper, mashed avocado, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, chopped coriander and green onion.
3. Combine all ingredients and set aside.
4. Mix one Tbsp. of plain flour with an eight to ten Tbsp. of warm water. Mix well and set aside.
5. Place canola oil in a medium skillet on medium high heat.
6. Place 1-2 Tbsp. of mixture on a tortilla and roll. On edge spread a little mixture of flour and water. Seal it. Repeat same with other tortilla. Carefully put tortilla into hot oil. Fry for approximate 2-3 minutes or until browned evenly on all sides. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
7. Serve topped with taco sauce, Sour cream, lettuce, shredded cheese. Dip in with Mexican hot sauce and enjoy!!!