Cheesy Chicken Fries Tortilla Bake

Name: Cheesy Chicken Fries Tortilla Bake: Party Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Ingredients: Milk – 4 liters; Vinegar – 1 cup; Salt – 1 tbsp; Ice water – as required; 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; Frozen French fries – as required; Oil – for frying; Maida (all-purpose flour) – 2 cups; Salt – 1 tsp; Sugar – 1 tsp; Baking powder – ½ tsp; Oil – 2–3 tbsp; Water – as required; Homemade pizza sauce – as required

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

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Step 1: Prepare Homemade Mozzarella Cheese:
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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.
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Switch off the flame.
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Add 1 cup vinegar gradually while stirring continuously.
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Cover and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
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Strain through a sieve and separate the cheese curds from the whey.
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In the same whey (milk water), add 1 tbsp salt.
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Add the cheese curds back into the whey and cook for 2 minutes.
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Remove the cheese and knead it well until smooth.
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Place the cheese in ice water for a few minutes to make it soft and stretchy.
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Wrap the cheese in cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Keep aside until ready to use.
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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.
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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.
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Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
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Cook until the chicken is tender.
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Add chopped onions and capsicum.
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Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
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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.
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Drizzle a little more pizza sauce.
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Spread the prepared chicken filling evenly.
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Add another generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
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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.
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Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 2 minutes.