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Crispy Lentil Taquitos with Raw Mango SalsaCrispy Lentil Taquitos with Raw Mango Salsa


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  • Author: Chef Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8–10 taquitos (serves 4–6)
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Crispy Lentil Taquitos with Raw Mango Salsa are a playful fusion snack combining spiced chana dal in crispy tortillas with a tangy, smoky raw mango salsa—perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

2 tomatoes, halved

1 green mango, halved

1 medium onion, halved

45 garlic cloves

1” ginger piece

12 green chilies

2 tbsp cilantro with tender stems, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp black salt

1 tsp roasted cumin powder

1 tbsp oil (for roasting)

2 tsp oil (for tadka)

½ tsp red chili powder (for tadka)

1 cup chana dal (washed & soaked 23 hrs)

1 tsp salt (for boiling)

¼ tsp turmeric powder (for boiling)

1 cup water

2 tbsp oil (for filling)

1 tsp ginger-green chili paste

¼ cup mixed-color bell peppers, diced

1½ tsp taco seasoning

½ tsp red chili powder or paprika

½ tsp roasted cumin powder

½ tsp mango powder (amchur)

½ tsp garam masala

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp chaat masala

Pinch of turmeric powder

Salt, to taste

2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped

2 tsp lemon juice

810 small tortillas or rotis

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tbsp water (for slurry)

Sour cream, for garnish

2 tbsp finely chopped mangoes

2 tbsp finely chopped onions

2 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped


Instructions

  1. Roast tomatoes, mango, onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies on a griddle for 10 minutes until charred. Cool and blend with cilantro, salt, sugar, black salt, and cumin powder.
  2. Heat oil off-flame, add red chili powder, pour this tadka over salsa, mix well, and chill.
  3. Pressure cook soaked chana dal with salt, turmeric, and water for 3 whistles or 8 minutes in an Instant Pot (natural release).
  4. Heat oil in a pan, sauté ginger-green chili paste and bell peppers briefly.
  5. Add cooked dal and all spices. Mix well and cook for 5–6 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice, then turn off heat.
  6. Spread 1 tsp salsa on each tortilla, add a spoonful of filling, roll tightly, sealing edge with flour slurry. Repeat for all taquitos.
  7. Bake at 350 °F for 12–15 minutes until crisp, or air-fry at 350 °F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway. Alternatively, pan-fry until golden and crisp.
  8. Serve taquitos with chilled salsa and garnish with sour cream, mangoes, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Prep salsa and filling ahead to save time.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
  • Adjust chili quantity to control spice levels.
  • Store taquitos and salsa separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze cooked taquitos and reheat directly from frozen.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking, Air-frying, Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion (Indian-Mexican)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos with salsa
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg