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Xalapan Molotes | How to make Molote

Xalapan Molotes are corn based pastry filled with different ingredients and served as an appetizer or snack from the Mexican Cuisine.
Course Appetizers & Starters
Cuisine Mexican
By Cook Method Deep Fried
Occasion Evening Snack
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes, Street Food
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the outer layer

  • 1 cup Corn Flour / Masa Harina
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Water Warm
  • Cooking Oil for deep frying

For the Filling

  • 2 nos Potatoes boiled
  • 1 no Onion diced
  • 2 nos Dry Red Chillies
  • 2 nos Green Chillies
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 /2 tsp Oregano

Instructions

For the Filling

  • Microwave slashed potatoes for 5 mins, soak in water and peel the outer skin. Allow to cool.
  • Take the onion, green chillies, dry red chillies, salt, oregano and potato in a food processor, mix everything as bit smooth thick paste, keep aside.

For the outer layer

  • Combine the cornflour, flour, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add the water and mix until a dough forms. The dough should be sticky, not dry.
  • Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Make small balls of the dough.
  • Grease a plastic sheet or a baking paper, take a ball and flatten them with your fingers a slightly thick round disc.

Making Molotes:

  • Place the filling in the centre of the tortilla, then fold tortilla over, creating a half-moon/semi-circle shape. Press the ends together with a fork to create a seal.
  • Heat a kadai or pan with oil, deep fry these molotes until golden.
  • Serve with sauce.
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