Paneer Kathi Rolls

Paneer Kathi Roll also known as Paneer Frankie is a delicious Indian wrap filled with curried paneer (Indiancottage cheese). Frankie Roll is a popular Indian street food in which different types of curries such as paneeer, aloo (potatoes), gobi (cauliflower), meat are stuffed and rolled in a flat bread or roti made from all purpose flour or wheat flour.

A popular chain of fast food known as Tibb’s Frankie is a place where we used to get these delicious wraps. Even now when I go to India I don’t forget to stop at Tibb’s. You can make these wraps and pack it for lunch by wrapping it in an aluminum foil. These are also perfect for picnics.

Preparation time: 60 minutes + 2 hours resting time

Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients:

For the Roti:

• Maida or all purpose flour – 1.5 cups
• Wheat flour – 1 cup
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 3 tsp

For Stuffing:

• Shredded paneer – 2 cups
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Finely chopped ginger – 1 tbsp
• Finely chopped garlic – 1 tbsp
• Chopped green chili – 2
• Few curry leaves
• One big onion
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Chili powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 2 tsp
• Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro – 2 tbsp
• Green chutney and Hot sauce for spreading

Method of Preparation:

Making the Roti or Flat Bread:

Mix all purpose flour, wheat flour and salt. Add 2 tsp of oil and knead it to a smooth and soft dough. Knead it for about 8 to 10 minutes. Grease a bowl with the remaining oil and place the dough. Cover and let it rest for 2 hours.

Make big lime size balls from the dough. Dust with flour and roll it into thin round shape like roti. Heat a griddle and add the rolled rotis one by one and cook both the sides. Brown spots will appear on both the sides. Place it in a hot pack or wrap it with a foil.

Preparation of Paneer Stuffing:

Grate paneer. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When it splutters add ginger, garlic, green chilies and curry leaves. Saute for a minute and add onions. Saute until it becomes translucent.

Reduce heat, add turmeric powder, chili and coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until the raw smell is gone.

Add grated paneer, mix well and cook for 5 minutes and turn off the stove. Add chopped cilantro.

Preparation of Wraps:

Spread green chutney and hot sauce on the rotis. Add a couple of tablespoons of Paneer stuffing. Sprinkle a pinch  chaat masala (optional). Fold the bottom portion and roll it.

You can wrap it in foil and pack it for lunch or for picnics.