Russian Salad Bread Cups

Description
These nutritious little cups of bread hold a medley of colourful vegetables and fruits.
 * Courtesy of Tarla Dalal
 * Contributed by Indiancuisineandculture Y-Group
 * Preparation Time : 15 minutes | Baking Time : 15 minutes | Cooking Time : 15 minutes.
 * Serves 4 (makes approx. 1½ cups of filling)

Toast cases

 * 8 slices whole wheat bread
 * 2 teaspoons butter

Russian salad filling

 * ½ cup chopped boiled, peeled and chopped potatoes
 * ½ cup boiled green peas
 * 2 tablespoons peeled, chopped and boiled carrots
 * 2 tablespoons chopped and boiled French beans
 * 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped pineapple
 * 2 tablespoons chopped apple
 * 2 tablespoons chopped lettuce
 * 2 tablespoons eggless mayonnaise
 * 1 tablespoon fresh cream
 * salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Toast cases

 * 1) Slice off the crust from the bread slices.
 * 2) Wrap the bread slices in a muslin cloth and steam in a pressure cooker for 5 to 7 minutes.
 * 3) Flatten the bread slices and press each bread slice into the cavities of a muffin tray greased with butter.
 * 4) Brush some melted butter over them and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes or until crisp.
 * 5) Demould and keep aside.

Russian salad filling

 * 1) Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
 * 2) Divide into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

Assembly

 * 1) Fill a portion of the mixture in each toast case.
 * 2) Serve immediately.
 * 3) Tips muffin trays are used for making cup cakes, muffins etc.
 * 4) They are available at any shop which sells cake moulds.