Ingredients

  • For Homemade Mozzarella Cheese:
  • Milk – 4 liters
  • Vinegar – 1 cup
  • Salt – 1 tbsp
  • Ice water – as required
  • For Chicken Filling:
  • Oil – 4–5 tbsp
  • Chicken – 400g
  • Ginger powder – 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder – ½ tsp
  • Chicken masala – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1 tsp
  • Chicken tikka masala – 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Kasuri methi – 1 tsp
  • Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Lemon – ½
  • Onion – 2 mediums, chopped
  • Capsicum – 1, chopped
  • Tomato ketchup – 3–4 tbsp
  • Mayonnaise – 2–3 tbsp
  • For French Fries:
  • Frozen French fries – as required
  • Oil – for frying
  • For Tortilla Roti:
  • Maida (all-purpose flour) – 2 cups
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Sugar – 1 tsp
  • Baking powder – ½ tsp
  • Oil – 2–3 tbsp
  • Water – as required
  • For Assembling:
  • Homemade pizza sauce – as required
  • Mozzarella cheese – prepared above
  • Chilli flakes – as required
  • Thyme – as required
  • Oregano – as required

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 6

A delicious cheesy tortilla bake loaded with homemade mozzarella cheese, spicy chicken filling, crispy French fries, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or whenever you're craving a cheesy comfort meal.

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Step 1: Prepare Homemade Mozzarella Cheese:
  • 2
    Heat 4 litres of milk in a large pot until it is warm enough to comfortably dip your finger in, but do not let it boil.
  • 3
    Switch off the flame.
  • 4
    Add 1 cup vinegar gradually while stirring continuously.
  • 5
    Cover and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
  • 6
    Strain through a sieve and separate the cheese curds from the whey.
  • 7
    In the same whey (milk water), add 1 tbsp salt.
  • 8
    Add the cheese curds back into the whey and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 9
    Remove the cheese and knead it well until smooth.
  • 10
    Place the cheese in ice water for a few minutes to make it soft and stretchy.
  • 11
    Wrap the cheese in cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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    Keep aside until ready to use.
  • 13
    Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Filling:
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    Heat 4–5 tbsp oil in a pan.
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    Add chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  • 16
    Add ginger powder, garlic powder, chicken masala, garam masala, chicken tikka masala, red chilli powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, kasuri methi, black pepper powder, and salt.
  • 17
    Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
  • 18
    Cook until the chicken is tender.
  • 19
    Add chopped onions and capsicum.
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    Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  • 21
    Add tomato ketchup and mayonnaise.
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    Mix well and cook for another minute.
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    Turn off the flame and keep aside.
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    Step 3: Fry the French Fries:
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    Heat oil in a deep pan.
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    Fry the frozen French fries until golden and crispy.
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    Remove and drain on paper towels.
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    Step 4: Prepare the Tortilla Roti:
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    In a mixing bowl, combine maida, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
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    Add oil and mix well.
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    Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.
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    Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
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    Divide into 6 equal balls.
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    Roll each ball into a thin roti.
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    Cook lightly on a hot tawa from both sides.
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    Keep aside.
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    Step 5: Assemble the Tortilla Bake:
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    Place a tortilla roti in a baking glass dish.
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    Spread a layer of homemade pizza sauce.
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    Add a layer of crispy French fries.
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    Sprinkle a generous amount of homemade mozzarella cheese.
  • 42
    Drizzle a little more pizza sauce.
  • 43
    Spread the prepared chicken filling evenly.
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    Add another generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • 45
    Fold and close the tortilla roti.
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    Top with extra mozzarella cheese.
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    Sprinkle chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
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    Step 6: Bake:
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    Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes.
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    Place the baking dish in the oven.
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    Bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  • 52
    Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 2 minutes.