Celebracion! 9 Mexican Recipes That Bring The Fiesta Home

Whipping up authentic Mexican or Indo-Mexican at home is not a tall order, and it affords plenty of vegetarian options. Go ahead and bring Mexico into your kitchen!

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Chicken Tacos

What happens when Indian flavours meet Mexican street food? Ask Justin Narayan. The man who won MasterChef Australia Season 13 gives a desi tadka to Mexican chicken tacos by currying up the chicken with jeera, chillies, garlic and more.

Please find the recipe here: Chicken Tacos

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Jackfruit Tacos

Tender jackfruit, slow-cooked with spices until it takes on a meaty texture, is tucked into soft tortillas and finished with fresh toppings. Raya Kumar’s jackfruit tacos are proof that meat-free can be every bit as satisfying.

Please find the recipe here: Jackfruit Tacos

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Nacho Canapes

Chef Sushant Parab makes party bites even yummier -- nacho canapés topped with brinjal, a simple yet quirky recipe you can easily recreate.

Please find the recipe here: Nacho Canapes

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Mango Salsa

Anusha Praveen describes this salsa as the ultimate summer salad -- a quick, refreshing mix made with ripe, juicy mangoes that comes together in just 10 minutes.

Please find the recipe here: Mango Salsa

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Walnut Topped Tostadas

Crisp, golden tostadas layered with creamy refried beans, fresh vegetables, and a sprinkle of spice get a nutty upgrade with crunchy walnuts on top. You would be surprsied how good it tastes.

Please find the recipe here: Walnut Topped Tostadas

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Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream 

The better the avocado, the better the guacamole. Zelda Pande tops hers with sour cream and says it goes best with plain tortilla chips. But having it on toast has been an Insta fave for a long while too.

Please find the recipe here: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream 

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Soft Mexican Tacos

MasterChef India 4 contestants Pratibha Kochar and Bhakti Arora make their tacos with a rajma-esque stuffing and stuff them into soft maida-rice flour tacos with a rich cheesy sauce. Yum!

Please find the recipe here: Soft Mexican Tacos

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Bean Quesadilla

What can be more satisfying than a quesadilla? Make them with beans, corn and cheese. Mouthwatering!

Please find the recipe here: Bean Quesadilla

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Tostones Con Guacamole

Think of it as a chunkier cousin of banana chips -- twice-fried into crisp, golden patties with a flavour reminiscent of French fries. On top goes a generous scoop of creamy guacamole, with optional extras. Recipe: Zelda Pande.

Please find the recipe here: Tostones Con Guacamole

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