Paneer Kathi Roll or Frankie is an easy and popular Indian Street Food made with a flaky layer of paratha filled with a juicy Paneer or Cottage Cheese Stuffing.
Paneer Kathi Roll or Kati Roll is a delicious wrap that has juicy cooked paneer cubes along with onion and a dash of lemon. The filling is all matters it is super juicy and yummy. You may add any vegetables or meat of your choice in the recipe and follow the same recipe.
The Rolls are not as difficult to prepare as it looks. It is a perfect grab and go food. Just few prep is all it requires and then you may just make the wrap as and when needed.
Frankies are also a great food for potlucks and office parties. You can make different types of filling and then serve. It is really fun trust me.
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Street Foods in India
In India Street Food always has its charm. Be it the Golgappas or Paneer Puri or the awesome shawarma. We all love street foods. In the same order, we have this famous Paneer Kathi Roll from Kolkata and Frankie from Mumbai to the world. The specialty is there are many food streets across India, that too I have seen this almost in all the cities.
The street foods are very active throughout the night. Especially during the weekends, the food streets are mostly like a festival. You can see various bets on food, treats, and many more. This is one thing that is not be missed when in India.
What is Kathi Roll
The famous Kathi Roll has its origin in Kolkata. Flaky layers of warm parathas are coated with a layer of eggs and a spicy green chutney. Insides the paratha goes a juicy layer of Panner filling along with slivered onions and a dash of Chaat Masala and Lemon Juice. The parathas are then rolled and wrapped.
Ingredients:
Paneer - Use extra firm Paneer Cubes. I have tried both with store bought and homemade Paneer Cubes. For the Vegan version replace Paneer with Tofu.
Spices for Marinade - Just the basic spice powders go in for the marinade. I am using Red chili powder, Garam Masala, and Cardamom powder. Use Kashmiri Red Chilli powder for a bright red color.
Yogurt - Use thick Yogurt or Hung curd. It is the yogurt that blends the spice powders and helps them coat the paneer.
Onions - Use thin slices of Red Onions.
BellPepper - Capsicum or Bell pepper gives a nice juicy filling when cooked together with paneer. Use Red, green and Yellow color pepper for a nice look and feel if you prefer.
Paratha - Use either store bough frozen parathas or homemade ones. You can also use flour tortillas. Parathas are easily available in the frozen section.
FAQ's
what is paneer kathi roll
Paneer Kathi Roll is a popular Street from India. It has a flaky wrap from paratha or any flatbread stuffed with a delicious paneer filling. It also has a generous spread of Green Chutney and pickled onions with a dash of Lemon juice and Chaat Masala.
How do we make paneer kathi roll
To make Paneer Kathi Roll cook the marinated Paneer Cubes with Onions and Bell peppers. The juicy marinade is wrapped in a paratha along with a dash of lemon juice, Chaat Masala, and onions.
What is the difference between a Frankie wrap and a roll?
Kathi Roll has its origin in Kolkata and Frankie is from Mumbai. Frankie is simple it has a paratha or Roti as the wap along with a filling. Kathi Roll has an egg layer on the paratha with a few other minor differences.
Is it possible to make a veg kathi roll ?
We can very well customize the recipe for the veggie Kathi Roll. In vegetable Kathi roll, we can use Cauliflower, Green peas, potato, carrot, or beans. Steam the veggies and then follow the same recipe. Marinate and cook.
Is Kati Roll vegan?
Paneer Kathi Roll is not vegan. We can make few minor changes and make them vegan. Replace Paneer with Tofu and skip the egg layer for the Vegan Version of the Kathi Roll.
Recipe Instruction
Panner Filing for Kati Roll
1.In a mixing bowl add in the cubed paneer. Soak the paneer in lukewarm after for 10 mins and then chop them into cubes. This will make them softer.
2.To this, add in the Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Cardamom powder, Salt, and Turmeric powder.
3.Next, add in the Yogurt and Combine everything gently. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
4.Heat a pan with 1 tbsp of Oil. Once it's hot add in sliced onions and sliced Bell peppers. I am using green colored ones. If you can, use Red and Yellow along with green ones. It is welcome. Saute them together for 2 mins
5.Next, add in the marinated paneer. Combine everything and cook in a medium flame for 1 min.
6.Cover and cook on a low flame for 5 mins and then garnish with finely chopped cilantro and switch off the flame.
How to Cook the Paratha
1.In a griddle place a tortilla or Frozen paratha. Heat on both sides until cooked and brown spots appear on the. Beat the egg with Salt and pepper powder
2.Pour the egg mixture on one side of the rolls and cook in a medium flame until the egg gets cooked.
How to assemble the Kati Roll
1.Arrange all the ingredinets for the roll.
2.Slather a generous scoop of the green chutney and spread over the paratha.
3.Place the Paneer filling, add in some sliced onions. Then squeeze in the lemon juice and then sprinkle in some Chaat Masala.
4.Roll the paratha and wrap with parchment paper or cling wrap. Paneer Kati Rolls are ready.
Tips & Variations
- Veg Kathi Roll - You can modify the same recipe for vegetable Kathi Roll as well. Just replace the Paneer with the veggies of your choice. You may steam the veggies a little and then use them, which helps them cook quickly.
- You can skip adding the eggs to the paneer Frankie in case if you don't eat eggs.
- We can make the paneer roll more colorful by adding color bell peppers. Add a mix of Red, Yellow, and green.
- Paneer Tikka Roll - Instead of the normal paneer roll recipe you may add a slight variation. Like adding a tikka masala or grill the paneer, add them as a filling and serve as a paneer tikka wrap.
Storage Suggestions
Rather than storing the paneer wrap you may store the ingredients separately and assemble them while you serve.
Prep the Green Chutney, Tortilla, or Paratha and the Paneer Filling.
When you are ready to serve. Slice onions, Heat the paratha and filling and then you may assemble and serve immediately.
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📖 Recipe
Paneer Kathi Roll| Paneer Frankie
Ingredients
For Marinade
- 200 gms Cottage Cheese | Paneer
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 tsp Kasoori Methi crushed
- 3 tbsp Yogurt
For the Paneer Filling
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 Onion
- 1 Bellpepper
- 1 tbsp Cilantro for garnishing
For Eggs
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper Pwoder
For Kathi Rolls
- 6 Flour Tortilla or Paratha
- ¼ cup Green Chutney
- 1 Onion
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tbsp Chaat Masala
Instructions
Paneer Filling
- In a mixing bowl add in the cubed paneer. Soak the paneer in lukewarm after for 10 mins and then chop them into cubes. This will make them softer.
- To this, add in the Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Cardamom powder, Salt, and Turmeric powder.
- Next, add in the Yogurt and Combine everything gently. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
- Heat a pan with 1 tbsp of Oil. Once it's hot add in sliced onions and sliced Bell peppers. I am using green colored ones. If you can, use Red and Yellow along with green ones. It is welcome. Saute them together for 2 mins
- Next, add in the marinated paneer. Combine everything and cook in a medium flame for 1 min.
- Cover and cook on a low flame for 5 mins and then garnish with finely chopped cilantro and switch off the flame.
How to Cook the Paratha
- In a griddle place a tortilla or Frozen paratha. Heat on both sides until cooked and brown spots appear on the. Beat the egg with Salt and pepper powder
- Pour the egg mixture on one side of the rolls and cook in a medium flame until the egg gets cooked.
How to assemble the Kati Roll
- Get all the ingredients ready. Green Chutney, Lemon, Chaat Masala. The paneer filling and the Paratha.
- .Slather a generous scoop of the green chutney and spread over the paratha.
- 3.Place the Paneer filling, add in some sliced onions. Then squeeze in the lemon juice and then sprinkle in some Chaat Masala.
- Roll the paratha and wrap with parchment paper or cling wrap. Paneer Kati Rolls are ready.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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