Cheese & Corn Quesadillas

Cheese & Corn Quesadillas

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A quick, kid friendly favourite with melty cheese and sweet corn folded inside a crisped tortilla, ready in minutes. Cooked on the Cumin Co. No 11 Enamel Cast Iron Dosa Tawa, it turns out golden and crisp on the outside with a gooey, melted centre.

The cookware that makes it

Moringa (Green) Moringa (Green)
No. 11 Enamel Cast Iron Dosa Tawa (28cm)
₹3,499 ₹4,399
all all
The Pivot: BPA-Free Spatulas - Set of 3 (Set of 3)
₹899 ₹1,099
Okhli (Gray) Okhli (Gray)
Mini Cocottes
₹1,699 ₹2,199

Time

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 mins

Ingredients

1 serving
  • 4.0

    flour tortillas
  • 1.5

    cups mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated
  • 0.5

    cup boiled sweet corn kernels
  • 0.5

    small onion, finely chopped
  • 1.0

    small tomato, finely chopped (deseeded)
  • 0.25

    tsp red chilli flakes
  • 0.25

    tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Butter or oil, for cooking

Method

  1. In a Mixing Bowl, combine grated cheese, corn, onion, tomato, chilli flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  2. Lay one tortilla flat and spread an even layer of the cheese-corn mixture over one half.

  3. Fold the tortilla over to form a half moon, pressing gently to seal.

  4. Heat the Cumin Co. No 11 Enamel Cast Iron Dosa Tawa over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.

  5. Place the folded quesadilla on the tawa and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until the base turns golden and the cheese begins to melt.

  6. Flip carefully using the Cumin Co. Silicone Spatula and cook the other side until golden and crisp, pressing down gently to help the cheese melt fully and the edges seal.

  7. Remove and rest for a minute before slicing into wedges this helps the cheese set slightly so it doesn't ooze out completely when cut.

  8. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Serving suggestions

Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole dips served neatly in Cumin Co. Ceramic Mini Cocottes.

Cumin Co. Expert Tip

Keep the heat medium, not high since quesadillas need slow, steady heat for the cheese to melt fully before the tortilla over browns. High heat crisps the outside while leaving the centre cold and unmelted.

Cleaning & care guide

Wipe the tawa with a dry cloth while still warm; melted cheese hardens fast and is much easier to lift off before it fully cools. Post Cooldown, clean gently with warm water and a soft sponge. For any stubborn residue, use Cumin Co. Gleam Cream with the Cumin Co. Cleaning Scrub to preserve the enamel finish and maintain its smooth cooking surface.