Kathi Roll

Kathi Roll

Spiced skillet-seared chicken wrapped in a flaky egg-coated paratha with tangy chutney.

Total 1 hr 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 480/serving

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

  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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    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. 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. 2

      Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    3. 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. 4

      Transfer the chicken to a plate and wipe out the skillet.

    5. 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. 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. 7

      Transfer the egg-coated paratha to a plate and repeat with the remaining parathas and egg.

    8. 8

      Lay each paratha egg-side up and spread a thin layer of mint cilantro chutney down the center.

    9. 9

      Top with the cooked chicken, sliced red onion, and green chili.

    10. 10

      Roll each paratha tightly into a cylinder, tucking in the filling, and wrap the bottom half in parchment paper or foil.

    11. 11

      Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.