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Kolkata Chicken Kathi Roll

🔪 PREP TIME 30 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 54 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Kolkata Chicken Kathi Roll
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
Protein 40.4 g
Carbs 43.3 g
Fat 26.2 g

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4 Servings
  • Boneless Chicken Breast
    400 g
  • Parotta
    4 pcs
  • Egg
    4 pcs
  • Red Onion
    150 g
  • Green Chili
    2 pcs
  • Garlic
    4 cloves
  • Fresh Ginger
    1 inch
  • Greek Yogurt
    3 tbsp
  • Mustard Oil
    1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil
    2 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
    1 tsp
  • Garam Masala
    0.5 tsp
  • Coriander Powder
    0.5 tsp
  • Chaat Masala
    1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice
    1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro
    2 tbsp
  • Salt
    1 tsp
  • Black Pepper
    0.5 tsp

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Kolkata Chicken Kathi Roll

Iconic Kolkata street food wrap featuring flaky egg-layered parottas stuffed with juicy spiced chicken boti skewers, crunchy red onions, green chilies, and tangy chaat masala.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Kolkata Chicken Kathi Roll

🔥 Prep

  • Cut the 400 g boneless chicken breast into bite‑sized strips (~2 cm).
  • In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 0.5 tsp garam masala, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp mustard oil; whisk to form a marinade.
  • Add the chicken strips to the marinade, toss to coat, and let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate up to 30 min).
  • Peel and mince 4 cloves garlic; grate 1 inch fresh ginger.
  • Thinly slice 150 g red onion into half‑moon slices; slit 2 green chilies lengthwise (or chop finely).
  • Roughly chop 2 tbsp fresh cilantro.
  • If using frozen parotta, thaw the 4 pcs parotta according to package instructions; keep them covered.
  • Crack 4 pcs eggs into a shallow bowl, whisk lightly with a pinch of salt.

🔥 Cook

  • 1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering.
  • 2. Sear the marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) for 4‑5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • 3. Add another 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium; sauté the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green chilies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • 4. Add the sliced red onion and a pinch of salt; cook for 2‑3 minutes over medium heat, stirring, until the onions start to soften but retain crunch.
  • 5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp chaat masala, and toss everything together for 1 minute to combine flavors; remove from heat.
  • 6. Heat a clean tawa or non‑stick griddle over medium heat; lightly brush with a few drops of vegetable oil.
  • 7. Place one parotta on the hot tawa; cook for 20‑30 seconds per side until lightly warmed and pliable.
  • 8. Push the parotta to one side, pour a whisked egg onto the empty area, and spread it into a thin layer covering the size of the parotta; cook for 20 seconds until the egg just sets.
  • 9. Flip the egg‑covered parotta so the egg side faces down; press gently and cook for another 10‑15 seconds to lightly crisp the egg.
  • 10. Transfer the egg‑layered parotta to a work surface; place a generous portion of the chicken‑onion mixture down the center, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and an extra squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
  • 11. Fold the sides of the parotta over the filling, then roll tightly into a wrap; repeat for the remaining three parottas.

🔥 Serve

  • Serve the Kathi rolls immediately, wrapped in parchment paper or foil for easy handling.
  • Accompany with extra lemon wedges, sliced onions, and a side of mint‑coriander chutney or tamarind sauce.
  • Enjoy hot as a street‑style snack or light meal.

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