Kathi Roll
Spiced skillet-seared chicken wrapped in a flaky egg-coated paratha with tangy chutney.
Dietary
Nut free, Halal
Allergens
Dairy, Eggs, Wheat
This Kolkata street food wraps marinated, pan-seared chicken and crisp onions in a griddle-fried paratha layered with egg. A smear of mint chutney and a squeeze of lime tie together the smoky, tangy, spiced filling, making it a satisfying handheld lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 4 frozen paratha, thawed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mint cilantro chutney
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
Method
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In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with yogurt, ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to coat.
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Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Transfer the chicken to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Place one paratha in the skillet and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned on the bottom.
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Flip the paratha, pour a quarter of the beaten egg over the top, and spread it evenly. Cook until the egg sets, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip once more to lightly brown the egg side.
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Transfer the egg-coated paratha to a plate and repeat with the remaining parathas and egg.
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Lay each paratha egg-side up and spread a thin layer of mint cilantro chutney down the center.
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Top with the cooked chicken, sliced red onion, and green chili.
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Roll each paratha tightly into a cylinder, tucking in the filling, and wrap the bottom half in parchment paper or foil.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
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Kathi Roll
This Kolkata street food wraps marinated, pan-seared chicken and crisp onions in a griddle-fried paratha layered with egg. A smear of mint chutney and a squeeze of lime tie together the smoky, tangy, spiced filling, making it a satisfying handheld lunch or dinner.
1 hr 30 min 4 servings 480 cal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 4 frozen paratha, thawed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mint cilantro chutney
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped

Method
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with yogurt, ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to coat.
- 2
Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Place one paratha in the skillet and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned on the bottom.
- 6
Flip the paratha, pour a quarter of the beaten egg over the top, and spread it evenly. Cook until the egg sets, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip once more to lightly brown the egg side.
- 7
Transfer the egg-coated paratha to a plate and repeat with the remaining parathas and egg.
- 8
Lay each paratha egg-side up and spread a thin layer of mint cilantro chutney down the center.
- 9
Top with the cooked chicken, sliced red onion, and green chili.
- 10
Roll each paratha tightly into a cylinder, tucking in the filling, and wrap the bottom half in parchment paper or foil.
- 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
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