Street Food Special: Kathi Roll Recipe

Kathi roll is an Indian wrap made from traditional Indian spices. Different types of fillings are used to make this delicacy. It is one of the most common street foods found in the country. Veg kathi roll is loved by children and adults both. Most of the fast-food chains found in the market of different cities of India have included kathi rolls in their menus. Now being an extremely popular dish there are a variety of methods to make it. If you want to prepare this recipe at your home for your kids and loved ones or are just curious to know what kathi roll is then you are at the correct destination. Below we have discussed the kathi roll recipe in detail that can help you in making this delicious edible. So, let us start discussing it now!

Ingredients Required to Make Kathi Rolls 

Do you want to know how to make a kathi roll? But before that, it's important to have a correct list of ingredients required to make this delicacy. The list of ingredients is as follows: 

Prep time: 30 minutes I Cook time: 20 minutes I Total time: 50 minutes I Serves: 2 

Main Ingredients 

List of ingredients required for steaming veggies: 

● 0.3 cups - Water 

● 0.05 cup - French beans (chopped)

● 0.07 cup - Green peas (frozen or fresh)

● 0.1 cup - Potato cubes (chopped)

● 0.1 cup - Carrot cubes (chopped)

● 0.2 cup - Cauliflower florets (chopped)

List of ingredients to make masala:

● 0.05 cup - Paneer (grated or crumbled)

● 0.05 cup - Coriander leaves (chopped)

● 0.1 teaspoon - Garam Masala 

● 0.1 teaspoon - Coriander powder 

● 0.1 teaspoon - Kashmiri red chili powder 

● 0.05 teaspoon - Turmeric powder 

● 0.07 cup - Capsicum cubes (chopped)

● 20 grams - Tomatoes or 1 large tomato 

● 0.2 teaspoon - Ginger garlic paste 

● 0.05 teaspoon - Cumin seeds 

● 0.05 teaspoon - Ajwain 

● 0.4 teaspoon - Oil 

● Salt according to taste 

List of ingredients to make a roti:

● Oil or ghee as per the requirement 

● 0.2 cup – Water 

● 0.2 tablespoon – Oil 

● 0.1 teaspoon – Salt 

● 0.4 cups – Whole wheat flour 

Ingredients for toppings on veg kathi roll: 

● Grated cheese 

● 0.15 teaspoon - Lemon juice 

● 0.05 teaspoon - Kashmiri red chili powder 

● 0.1 teaspoon - Chaat masala 

● 0.07 cup - Sliced onions 

Nutritional Value of Kathi Roll 

A veg kathi roll or a paneer kathi roll is highly nutritious in nature. Now let us have a look at the nutritional contents of this recipe. 

Calories - 200 Kcal 

Preparation and Stuffing for Kathi Roll 

Once you have all the ingredients, now it's time to start preparing the veg kathi roll recipe. Let us discuss that without any delay. 

Instructions for steaming the veggies 

Step 1: Start the process by chopping all the veggies and then taking them in a pan or a bowl. 

Step 2: Now add 1.5 cups of water to a pressure cooker and place the pan in the cooker. 

Step 3: A minimum of 2 to 3 whistles of the pressure cooker is required on a flame of 12 to 15 minutes. Once the veggies are cooked well, cover them and keep them aside. One can also use a pan or electric rice cooker to cook the veggies. 

Kneading the Dough 

Step 1: Take a mixing bowl and add atta, oil and salt to it. 

Step 2: Now add 1 cup of water in parts. Firstly, you can add ½ cup of water and add the remaining amount of water as per your choice. 

Step 3: Start the kneading. One can add water as per the choice to create a soft and smooth dough. 

Step 4: Cover the dough properly and keep it on the side. 

Instructions to marinate onions 

Step 1: Take a small bowl and add thinly sliced onions. One should now add Kashmiri red chilli powder, chaat masala and lemon juice to it. 

Step 2: Mix the ingredients well and cover them. You can also refrigerate the mixture. 

Instructions to make a veg stuffing 

Step 1: Take a pan or kadai and heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Now add ¼ carom seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter. 

Step 2: One should now add finely chopped onions and sauté them. 

Step 3: After the above steps add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste. 

Step 4: Stir and sauté the ingredients properly. 

Step 5: Add ½ cup of chopped tomatoes to your stuffing. 

Step 6: Now cook the ingredients for at least 3 minutes. One should now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala and mix the ingredients well. 

Step 7: Add chopped capsicum and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Step 8: One should add the remaining veggies and add water to it. 

Step 9: Prepare your dish on a flame for at least 4 to 5 minutes. 

Step 10: Last but not least add chopped coriander leaves and paneer to your filling. Check the taste so that you can add or subtract the ingredients. 

How to Make a Kathi Roll?

There are many kathi roll recipes available that you can try. Below we have discussed the step-by-step method of making a veg kathi roll that you can prepare at home. 

Instructions to make a roti

Step 1: One should start by dividing the dough into medium-sized balls. The size of the dough balls depends on the size of the wraps you want to make. 

Step 2: Dust the dough ball with some flour and make a roti. It should be thin. 

Step 3: Now flip the roti properly. 

Step 4: One should start spreading oil over the surface of the roti. 

Step 5: After flipping the roti one should spread oil on the other side of the roti as well. 

Step 6: Roast the roti properly and place it in warm conditions. 

Instructions to make a kathi roll 

Step 1: Take a single roti and add veg stuffing to it. If you have chutney or a sauce then also you can add to it on the surface of the roti. 

Step 2: Sprinkle spices such as chaat masala on the top and add marinated onions. You can also add grated cheese to your wrap. 

Step 3: You can wrap the veg kathi roll in butter paper or foil so that the filling does not spill out while eating. 

Step 4: Once your kathi roll is ready, serve it with tomato ketchup or chutney of your choice. 

Expert Tips 

There are some expert tips that one should follow while making a kathi roll. 

● If you are packing the kathi roll in a tiffin box and avoid adding onions to it. 

● You can secure the shape of your roll by using a toothpick. 

● To have excellent taste in a kathi roll you can serve it with coriander chutney. 

Notes 

Now that you are familiar with a recipe for veg kathi roll it's time to discuss some notes that you can follow to prepare this recipe. 

● You can add or subtract the number of spices in your kathi roll as per your choice. 

● One can add veggies of their choice to the roll. In addition, greens like methi or palak leaves can also be added to the stuffing. 

Conclusion 

Veg kathi roll is a traditional Indian recipe that can be prepared easily at home. We have given detailed instructions and an ingredient list that one should follow to prepare these rolls at home. So, what are you waiting for? Offer a healthy meal to your loved ones by preparing this easy recipe at home now!

FAQs 

What is the meaning of ‘Kathi’ in a Kathi roll? 

In Bengali, the word Kathi means to stick so in a Kathi roll the veg stuffing sticks to the surface of the bread or roti. Hence the dish got its name. 

What is the main difference between the Kathi and a normal roll? 

A normal roll or a Frankie is wrapped in foil whereas a kathi roll is gently folded in butter paper or any other form of strong paper. 

Can I use maida to make kathi rolls? 

You can use atta or maida as per your choice to prepare kathi rolls. It is always advised that to make your dish healthy you can make roti from wheat flour or atta.