I got bored of eating the same old recipes so that i can try something new. Today we will make tacos. I will tell you how to make vegetarian tacos and this will be liked by children and college students. Making tacos at home is not that difficult and this tasty Mexican-inspired Taco Recipe is sure to delight the whole family.
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How to make vegetarian tacos
Begin by making the refried beans. For this first you will need to soak the beans in water overnight.
You could also use canned refried beans if you can get it and skip this entire process of making the refried beans.
Pressure Cook Kidney Beans
1. Rinse 1 cup kidney beans a couple of times with water. Soak the beans in enough water to cover them overnight or for 8 to 9 hours.
2. The next day, drain all the water. Rinse the kidney beans very well under running water. Then add the beans to a 2-litre stovetop pressure cooker with ¼ teaspoon salt.
3. Pour in 2 cups of cool water.
4. On a medium heat, pressure cook kidney beans for 15 to 18 minutes. Keep in mind that fresh beans cook faster. If the beans are old, then they take a lot of time to cook.
5. When the pressure settles down naturally, then open the lid and check the kidney beans. They should be completely cooked and mash easily when you press them. Drain all the water from the beans and keep aside.
Make Refried beans
6. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan. Lower the heat and add ½ teaspoon of finely chopped garlic.
You can add more garlic if you want! Fry the garlic for about 30 seconds, or till its raw aroma goes away. There is no need to brown the garlic.
7. Add ⅓ cup finely chopped onions.
8. Stirring often, sauté the onions on a medium-low flame till they soften and become translucent.
9. When the onions become translucent, then add the cooked kidney beans.
10. Next add ½ to ⅔ cup water or vegetable stock, or add as required.
11. Add salt as per taste and mix well.
12. Let the kidney bean mixture come to a boil on a medium-low heat.
13. With a vegetable masher, mash the beans when the mixture comes to a boil.
14. Add ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili powder (or cayenne pepper) and 1 teaspoon cumin powder.
Add cayenne pepper or red chili powder depending on the heat you want in the dish. Feel free to adjust the spices per your preferences.
15. Mix very well. On a low to medium-low heat, continue to stir and simmer beans for 5-6 minutes till the mixture thickens.
You can make refried beans thick or with a slightly liquid and flowing consistency. Add more water if you want to thin them out some.
16. When the refried beans have thickened to the desired consistency, turn off the heat. Keep aside.