Vegetable Kati Roll
Spiced paneer and crisp vegetables wrapped in a warm, flaky paratha flatbread with tangy chutney and crunchy onions. A classic Kolkata street snack that is quick to assemble and endlessly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 8 oz paneer, cut into strips
- 4 store-bought frozen paratha (or flour tortillas)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion (for filling), thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 tbsp store-bought green mint chutney
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
Instructions
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1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion (for filling) and 2 cups thinly sliced mixed bell peppers and cook until just tender and lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
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2
Add 4 cloves minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt.
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3
Add 8 oz cut into strips paneer to the pan. Toss gently and cook until golden on the edges, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, toss, and remove from heat.
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4
Warm 4 store-bought frozen paratha (or flour tortillas) in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute per side.
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5
Spread 6 tbsp store-bought green mint chutney over each flatbread. Pile the paneer and vegetable filling down the center. Scatter 1 small thinly sliced red onion over and dust with 1/2 tsp chaat masala.
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6
Roll the flatbread tightly around the filling. Wrap the bottom half in foil and serve immediately.