No, we don't have tortillas here in Bangladesh. But we DO have parathas--a sort of flat bread. And our friendly neighborhood grocer Mr. Moonshine (yes, that is really his last name) provides us with kidney beans and olive oil. I get Australian colby cheese at Khulshi Mart grocery store. And the cukes, onions, garlic, and tomatoes are widely available in veggie markets here.Here's the recipe for "Bangladeshi Burritos":
- Saute some chopped garlic and onions in olive oil, then add canned kidney beans (with liquid).
- Add some spices (coriander, chili, etc.) and some salt and cook for about 20 minutes. Add water if necessary.
- Meanwhile, throw some ready-to-heat parathas in a toaster oven (I like the Tava brand at Khulshi Mart. DO NOT USE frozen parathas--they will only melt and make a big mess). Cook at 175 Celsius for about 5 minutes (until they start puffing up).
- Chop up the cukes and tomatoes and shred the cheese.
- Throw it all together and ENJOY!
I remember my mom making pizza with pizza crust dough, tomato paste sprinkled with oregano, fried hamburger, canned mushrooms, and shredded gouda (the only cheese available in Kinshasa at that time). We ate it, though!
ReplyDeleteYours sounds good!