Description
These chicken kathi rolls are a popular Indian street food, featuring marinated chicken wrapped in a crispy paratha with peppers, onions, and flavorful chutney. A delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or 1 tablespoon Greek plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger (½-inch piece)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika for mild)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon kasoori methi
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (½ lime)
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Roll Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1 medium onion, red or white, thinly sliced (1 cup)
For Instant Onion Relish (Optional but highly recommended):
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika
For Kathi Rolls:
- 8 Flour Tortillas or Frozen Indian paratha
- ½ cup green chutney (Cilantro chutney or Mint Chutney)
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 large egg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili powder
For Egg Filling:
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the marinade by combining all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and marinate for 20 minutes to 4 hours.
- Toss sliced onions with salt, red chili, and lime juice.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Saute onions and peppers for 3 minutes.
- Cook tortillas or parathas until browned.
- Roll the paratha/tortilla tightly, securing with foil or toothpicks.
Refrigerate while preparing other ingredients.
Set aside.
Add marinated chicken and cook until done. Stir in cilantro.
Spread egg mixture on one side, flip and cook. Add green chutney, chicken filling, pickled onions, and cilantro.
Notes
- Both chicken breast and thighs work well in this recipe.
- Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for optimal flavor absorption.
- To make it dairy-free, use cashew yogurt or coconut cream.
- Onion relish is recommended for added flavor.
- For authentic taste, make your own green chutney.
- Consider adding a layer of seasoned egg for traditional kathi rolls.
- Store-bought tortillas or frozen parathas are recommended for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1825mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg