A Kolkata Kathi Roll is a popular street food wrap made with a soft paratha stuffed with spiced skewered kebabs or paneer, onions, chutneys, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s crispy, juicy, and packed with bold Indian flavors—perfect as a quick meal on the go.
Servings: 4 rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the filling (paneer version):
- 250 g paneer (or chicken), sliced or cubes
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 capsicum, sliced
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the wrap:
- 4 parathas (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- Green chutney (mint-coriander)
- Tomato ketchup or tamarind chutney
- Lemon wedges
- Chaat masala (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté ginger-garlic paste.
- Add onions and capsicum, cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.
- Add spices and salt, mix well.
- Add paneer (or chicken) and cook until coated and slightly golden.
- Finish with lemon juice and set aside.
- Heat a paratha on a pan until golden and soft.
- Spread green chutney and a little ketchup on the paratha.
- Add filling in the center, top with raw onions and chaat masala.
- Roll tightly into a wrap and secure with foil if needed.