Snacks and Appetizers
Paneer Kathi Roll | Paneer Frankie
Paneer Frankie/ Paneer Kathi Roll
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking Time:25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings:4
Paneer Frankie or Kathi roll is an all-time favourite, be it for breakfast or snack time; while driving or hiking; it is a convenient food. The recipe that follows is can be eaten immediately or prepared ahead and warmed up before serving. There are many variations to this recipe. I have used diced paneer pieces as its texture appeals to me. These Paneer Frankies are just irresistible… try them out. Marinating the paneer enhances the flavour of paneer frankies.
Ingredients:
FOR WRAPS:
- All Purpose Flour (maida) 1.5 cups
- Oil 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1/2 teaspoon
- Carom seeds (Ajwain) 1/4 teaspoon)
- Nigella seeds (Kalonji) 1/4 teaspoon)
- Water to knead the dough
FOR PANEER STUFFING:
- Fresh paneer (Cottage cheese) 250 gram finely diced
- Juice of 2 Limes
- Yoghurt 1/2 cup
- Ginger-Garlic paste 2 teaspoon
- Green chilli 1 finely chopped
- Capsicum 1/2 cup finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Coriander powder 2 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Fennel (saunf) powder 1 teaspoon
- Cumin (jeera) powder 1 teaspoon
- Onions 2 medium chopped
- Oil 2 tablespoons
- Kasoori Methi 1 tablespoon crushed
- Fresh. Coriander a few sprigs chopped
- Chaat Masala 1/2 teaspoon
- A pinch of orange food colour
Method:
FOR WRAPS:
- In a wide pan combine all purpose flour, oil, salt, nigella and carom seeds.
- Add water to this flour and knead to a soft and smooth dough
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Make equal sized balls from the dough.
- Roll out each ball to 6″ or 8″ diameter sheets
- Lightly cook on both sides on a griddle /tawa.
- Cover the sheets with foil or cloth. If using cloth sprinkle some water on the cloth to keep the sheets soft.
- Keep these sheets aside
FOR STUFFING:
- Prepare marination for paneer: For this in a mixing bowl prepare marinade by mixing lime juice, yoghurt, ginger -garlic paste, green chilli, salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder, fennel powder, cumin powder and orange food colour.
- Combine the paneer pieces with this marinade. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
- In a wide pan heat oil and add the onions and saute for 5 to 7 minutes until translucent and pink.
- Add the chopped capsicum and saute for 2 minutes.
- Now add this marinade into the onion and capsicum mixture and continue to stir fry till water dries up and oil oozes from sides.
- Add the chaat masala , kasoori methi and coriander leaves. Put off flame
HOW TO PROCEED
- Take one prepared wrap sheet. Place 2 teaspoons of paneer stuffing lengthwise on the sheet.
- Fold in the sides of the sheet
- Then completely fold in a cylindrical manner.
- Wrap each frankie in a foil or sandwich paper
- Repeat for other sheets
- Serve warm with chutney.
- Can be stored in freezer for 3 to 4 days. Before serving heat in an oven or microwave.
TIPS:
You can put chutney, lettuce or raw onion slices while preparing the frankies. But these should be served at once.
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