Craving Tacos? Here Are 7 Ways To Give Them A Desi Spin

By Devi Poojari

January 18, 2024

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This fun DIY meal idea that doubles up as a great way to use up leftovers from previous meals can be as satisfying, relatively healthy and equally delicious as their Mexican version. Use these innovative methods to upgrade your meal to taco awesomeness.

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TORTILLA TWIST

Use leftover rotis, theplas, uttapams or paratha to repurpose into your taco base, upon which you can build using other ingredients.

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DELICIOUS DIPS

Got some herb-loaded green chutney or a spicy dry garlic chutney that you need to use up? Spread them on the inner surface of your base for a boost of flavour.

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FILLINGS

From cauliflower sabzi, egg bhurji, butter chicken or some leftover sausage chilli fry, pack your tacos with all the flavour you can.

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TRADITIONAL CONDIMENTS

From pickled onions, achaar, metkut powder or a generous sprinkling of podi can instantly amp up the flavour of each bite.

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ADD TEXTURE

Sprinkle some fried onions and kachumber for extra crunch and textural diversity, enhancing your taco experience.

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CHEESY GOODNESS

Use crumbled fresh paneer, Bandel or some kind of local cheese that complements the robust Indian flavours of your fillings and condiments.

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LOCAL INGREDIENTS

Whether it is delicious winter greens or summer vegetables that are meant to be enjoyed during certain times of the year, use them as a salad or pickle in your taco.

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