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Bean Tostada Recipe

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 Bean Tostada
A whole crisp fried tortilla makes the bottom layer on top of which beans and cheese are piled high.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
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Ingredients
For the refried beans
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
For the refried beans
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Instructions
For the refried beans
  1. Combine the beans, tomatoes, and green chillies with 2 cups water and pressure-cook till the beans are done. Drain and keep the drained water aside.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the beans mixture, chilli powder, cumin seed powder, sugar, oil and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
  3. Mash the beans coarsely while cooking.
  4. If the mixture is dry, add a little drained water and mix well.
  5. Divide into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
  1. Deep-fry the tortillas in hot oil on both sides till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
  2. Place a crisp tortilla on a plate and spread one portion of the hot refried beans on it.
  3. Top with a tablespoons of corn and sprinkle some chilli powder and salt.
  4. Spread a tablespoons of processed cheese, a tablespoons of shredded lettuce and finally some chopped tomato.
  5. Repeat for the remaining ingredients to make 5 more tostadas.
  6. Serve immediately.

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