Fusion Layered Wrap
Fusion Layered Wrap is a fusion of Indian and Western cuisines. To me, working on fusion recipes is thrilling and a way to express my culinary skills in my own style. These recipes don’t restrict you to follow a particular cuisine, but you can freely mix-n-match ingredients from different parts of the world to create your own signature dish! This fusion wrap is my husband AN’s innovative idea, which turned out to be so delightful that I would consider this Fusion Layered Wrap as one of the best snacks I have ever made.
I think, this recipe is truly apt for the tagline of Cosmopolitan Currymania: “An endeavor to infuse Indian taste into the global tastebuds.” I can bet, once you try it, you will fall in love with the beautiful amalgam of flavours and textures in my Fusion Layered Wrap.
I would like to add, although the wrap or the envelope is deep-fried, you can bake it as well! Let me share with you about what we have layered inside. It has Indian-style aloo subzi or the potato layer with toasted peanuts and light spices. Then there is a layer of creamy mushrooms, followed by paneer slabs (Indian cottage cheese) marinated with basil pesto. There is another layer of potatoes on the top, before it is “enveloped” in a rolled dough. My special green-apple chutney (try it, it is delicious!) just below the top potato layer serves as the cherry on the cake!
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Fusion Layered Wrap
[Don’t be deterred if the recipe looks lengthy. The individual recipes are very quick to make and assembling the layers is easy. However, deep-frying the envelopes must be done patiently, under medium-low flame, for maximum crispiness.]
Ingredients for paneer–basil pesto layer:
- Basil: 1.5 cups
- Garlic mince: ¼ tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Cheese slice (torn into a few pieces): 1
- Pine nuts: ¼ cup
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Paneer cubes (4×4×0.5 cm): 5
Ingredients for potato curry:
- Finely chopped chilli: 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds: 1/6 tsp
- Lemon juice: ½ tsp
- Chaat masala: ½ tsp
- Mustard seeds: 1/6 tsp
- Boiled potatoes chopped into very small pieces: 3 cups
- Water: ½ cup
- Garam masala: ½ tsp
- Salt: 1/6 cups
- Oil: 2 tbsp
Ingredients for the Mushroom Layer:
- Chopped button mushrooms: 3 cups
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
- Tabasco sauce: 1.5 tbsp
- Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced: ¼ tsp
- Butter: 1 tsp
- Oil: ½ tsp
Ingredients for Green-Apple Chutney:
- Green apple (chopped into small and thin pieces): 1
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds: two pinches
- Fennel seeds: two pinches
- Salt: two pinches
- Sugar: 2 tbsp
- Pepper powder: two pinches
- Wheat flour (atta): 1 tsp
- Orange marmalade: 1 tsp
Ingredients for the envelope:
- Refined flour: 2 cups
- Warm oil: 3.5 tbsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Water: for binding and making the dough
- Oil for deep frying
Method:
Paneer–Basil Pesto Layer: Make the basil pesto by blending all the ingredients in the food processor, until smooth. Marinate the paneer for about 30 min, with this pesto.
Potato Curry: Heat oil to the smoking point. Reduce the flame to medium and add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When cumin seeds become light brown, add the potatoes. Sauté for 7 min. Add the chaat masala, chilli, garam masala and salt and continue sautéing for a few minutes. Add the water and cook, till dry. The texture of the potato curry is as shown in the picture. A few unbroken pieces of potato in the otherwise mashed curry adds texture. Finally, add toasted, salted peanuts (I realised that crushed peanuts would have been even better.) and sprinkle lemon juice.
Mushroom Layer: With the help of a fork, mix in the sauces to the mayonnaise. Keep aside.
Heat the mixture of butter and oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a while. Add the button mushrooms and sauté for 2 min. Switch off the gas and add the mayonnaise mix, ensuring that the mushrooms are well-smeared with the mayo mix.
Green-Apple Chutney Layer: Heat oil to its smoking point. Throw-in mustard and fennel seeds. After a few seconds, add the apples and salt. Cook for 5 min on a medium flame. Add the sugar, pepper powder, orange marmalade and wheat flour. Stir continuously, until the chutney is almost dry.
The Dough: Make the dough for the envelope by carefully adding water in batches and kneading the flour with salt, water and warm oil. Cover and keep for 10 min. Make medium-sized balls and roll these, ensuring that the envelopes should not be too thin.
Assembling to Make the Wrap: Starting from the bottom to the top, the rolled dough comes first. Then, put the potato-curry layer, paneer layer, potato-curry layer, mushroom layer, the chutney layer and the potato-curry layer in that order. Seal the sides of the envelope and fold as shown. Press down a bit.
Deep-fry these Fusion Layered Wraps on a low to medium flame, until the outer cover becomes golden on all sides. Remove on absorbent paper. Enjoy with tamarind sauce.
June 13, 2013 @ 8:17 pm
What a brilliant idea – the flavors are definitely my kind!
June 14, 2013 @ 1:10 am
Yay, I’m here!!! 😉
I really adore your patience in making these wonderful wraps dear. I truly lack in the patience department…haha. Pass me some…craving craving and craving 😉
June 14, 2013 @ 2:25 am
Looks unique and delicious, such yummy flavors!
June 14, 2013 @ 6:41 pm
OMG this looks wonderful and sounds delicious!
June 14, 2013 @ 7:42 pm
Wow, these look so delicious! What a great idea.
June 14, 2013 @ 11:04 pm
Wow, what a flavor explosion this must be in one’s mouth! Really fun recipe with loads of need ingredients. Really good stuff – thanks so much.
June 16, 2013 @ 9:39 am
This wrap looks so good and full of flavor,YUM 🙂
June 16, 2013 @ 1:54 pm
That is so innovative!! I love the layers. Great recipe, thanks so much!!
June 16, 2013 @ 3:53 pm
Oh wow I can’t wait to try your recipe, it looks and sounds about right for our fusionized taste buds here. You know I love these type of recipes that bring cultures together. Thank you for sharing!
btw love your new site design!
June 16, 2013 @ 4:30 pm
Very tempting n interesting… Just love it…
June 17, 2013 @ 4:38 am
Hi Purabi, your Fusion layered wrap look very appetizing. Very interesting recipe, you’re very innovative.
Have a great week ahead,regards.
June 17, 2013 @ 6:54 am
A very clever recipe Purabi! Great job!
June 17, 2013 @ 8:50 am
Wow! This is amazing! So many flavors and textures going on here. How long did it take for you to make this dish, minus the food photography time..LOL
June 17, 2013 @ 3:00 pm
Innovative ! I also love the idea that it can be baked too.
June 17, 2013 @ 7:24 pm
Oh my goodness, this is goodness in a wrapper. Each layer would be incredible on its own. Thanks for showing us this!
June 18, 2013 @ 1:49 am
What an interesting wrap…I am in love with the last picture!
June 18, 2013 @ 2:21 pm
It does look a bit intimidating but well worth the work. YUM!
June 19, 2013 @ 7:05 am
My gosh this looks extraordinary. I love the fusion of so many cultures here.
Well worth the effort for sure!
It’s nice to find your blog by the way. You have some amazing cooking skills. 🙂
June 19, 2013 @ 11:29 am
Oh my! I don’t often lean towards fusion food but I’m in love with this!
June 19, 2013 @ 2:25 pm
I am so intrigued by this! I’ve never seen or tried anything like it and it looks incredible! A mushroom and a green apple chutney layer? As soon as I have some time, I’ll be making these!
June 19, 2013 @ 5:27 pm
What a great idea – and you can see that it is very versatile as well! Thank you for sharing it – I love any excuse to fry something in oil! 😉
June 19, 2013 @ 11:37 pm
Wow Purabi, this look so good, I love every layer of this wrap…looks delicious! The apple chutney sure adds a fruity flavor to it 🙂
Hope you are having a fantastic week!
June 20, 2013 @ 1:20 pm
Now that is one fusion dish I would love to enjoy. This would make a perfect starter or snack. 🙂
June 20, 2013 @ 5:18 pm
Wow! Every layer has a distinct fusion flavors to contribute! Love this recipe 🙂
June 21, 2013 @ 2:25 pm
Lott of effort but worth it!!!!!!YUmmyyyyyyyyyyyy
June 25, 2013 @ 10:46 pm
Love your delicious fusion creation! 🙂 Layering makes it extra fancy and appealing!
July 19, 2013 @ 10:31 am
It looks so good. Full of flavours!