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)

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.