Whether burrito or quesadilla, you name any Mexican or Continental wrap, tortilla. These are thin, circular flatbreads similar to plain Indian parathas. They are quite large so that your vegetables, rice, cutlets, shredded meat, cheese, and sauces can be encapsulated inside them, and you can take a bite without dismantling the assembly.
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Tortilla wraps can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator to prepare your favourite meal in a jiffy. If you are someone who likes to meal prep ahead of time, here are some ingredients that you can experiment with while making tortillas.
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wraps
Whole wheat tortilla wraps are parathas that you enjoy with a curry or a simple potato bhaji as per your mood. You can add salt to taste, carom seeds, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and a few other spices to elevate the flavour. This way, you can make Mexican wraps Indian. You can also choose other healthy alternatives of wheat and use these to make breakfast wraps, sandwiches, and vegetable wraps.
Chickpea Tortilla Wraps
If you have a gluten allergy, you can choose to make chickpea tortilla wraps that boast nutty flavour and taste delicious. Pour besan (not because it is high in protein but also offers a binding base for the wraps) into a bowl and add some spices. Knead the dough with a little bit of water and add some oil at the end to enhance the softness and dense texture. These wraps are perfect for preparing falafel wraps, vegan wraps, or anything spicy to compliment the earthy notes.
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Corn Tortilla Wraps
Masa harina is a type of corn flour that you will need to prepare the dough for the wraps along with some water and salt. Since corn flour is slightly difficult to work with, the wraps are often thick, and small, and flaunt a slight sour, sweet, and savoury taste. Corn tortillas are commonly used for enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, and other Mexican delights that use a flavourful mix. If you have a rather bland tikki or meat filling, these wraps might not be the ideal pick.
Coconut Tortilla Wraps
Coconut flour is also a gluten-free alternative to wheat or all-purpose flour for people watching their weight and trying to incorporate healthy ingredients into their lifestyle. Coconut tortillas are rich in fibre and low in carbohydrates, not to mention the subtle nutty notes of the fruits that are added to the dough. Since these wraps have a slightly sweet taste, you can wrap spicy mixtures of meat and vegetables to create delicious sandwiches.
Beetroot Tortilla Wraps
For beetroot wraps, you are free to choose the types of flour depending on what flavours you like. The trick is to add beetroot puree to the flour, along with a few spices (if you like it slightly spicy), and knead a soft dough. The vibrant hue of tortillas in your refrigerator will keep grabbing your attention and make you hungry for breakfast wraps or delicious rolls for the evening oozing lip-smacking stuffing.
Sweet Potato Tortilla Wraps
Much like beetroot tortillas, you can make sweet potato tortillas using wheat, maida, corn, or chickpea flour. Apart from adding earthy notes to the wraps, sweet potatoes also make them healthy and delicious. The subtle sweet notes of the wraps can compliment the umami flavour of soy sauce, spices, and fruits of the stuffing. Add some boiled black beans and fresh leafy greens to complete a hearty breakfast wrap.
Spinach Tortilla Wraps
Spinach wraps boast a green hue (no-brainer!) and contains many essential vitamins and minerals. Just make sure that the amount of spinach puree does not exceed the amount of flour, else the dough will be sticky and tortillas won’t come out as well as you thought. These wraps are best for making chicken rolls, vegetable wraps, and healthy meals in just a few minutes.