Cheesy Potato Baskets ( Finger Foods for Kids )

by Tarla Dalal

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Pretty potato baskets filled with a tangy rajma filling makes interesting finger food. Baked with cheese on top, they look irresistible and taste yummy when served hot. A filling snack that comes packed with carbohydrates and proteins.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Baking Time: 10 minutes Baking Temperature: 200ºC (400ºF) Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 25 mins 12Makes 12 baskets (12 basket )
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Ingredients

For The Rajma Filling
1/2 cup soaked , boiled and coarsely mashed rajma (kidney beans)
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp chilli sauce
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

Other Ingredients
6 baby potatoes , blanched , halved and scooped
6 tbsp grated processed cheese for the topping

For The Garnish
a few sprigs of coriander (dhania)

Method

For the rajma filling

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Divide the filling into 12 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

Fill each potato half with a portion of the rajma filling, top with ½ tbsp of cheese and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 5 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with coriander sprigs.

Nutrient values per basket

Energy	41 cal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbohydrates	5 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Fat	1.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	53.7 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0 mg
Vitamin C	1.1 mg
Folic Acid	0.2 mcg
Calcium	53.3 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	31.5 mg
Potassium	12.2 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg