Thursday, April 28, 2011

Kathi rolls or Frankies

The best kathi rolls I had were from this little stand in the Spencer's mall in Chennai. I tried to recreate them here, and I must say they tasted pretty good.


Parathas or Tortillas - 4
Eggs  - 3
Marinated and grilled chicken or veggie kebobs
Red chutney
Green chutney
Sweet chutney
Onion - 1
Lettuce - 1/2 head

These are the links to the chutneys and the chicken and veggie kebobs.
Red, Green and Sweet Chutneys
Chicken Kebobs
Sheekh Kebobs

Beat the eggs with salt and pepper.

Spray a flat bottom pan and place a paratha or tortilla on it.
Pour a beaten egg on the paratha. Flip and cook till the egg is set.
Remove the paratha onto a foil. Layer with the shredded lettuce, sliced onions, the meats or the veggies.
Spoon the chutneys onto the meats.
Wrap and serve hot.


Philly Cheese Veggie

Inspired by the philly cheese steak. I used portobello mushrooms in this recipe.


Philly steak buns or regular hot dog rolls - 4
Onions - 2
Capsicum - 2
Jalapeños - 2
Portobello mushrooms - 4 (Large)
Tomatoes - 2
Black pepper and salt - to taste
Mozzarella or sharp cheddar cheese - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tbsp

Remove stems and the black parts of the mushrooms. Clean with a damp kitchen towel. Washing the mushrooms tends to make them rubbery.
Slice the onions, capsicum, jalapeños and mushrooms lengthwise. (alternately use pickled jalapeños)
Remove seeds from the tomatoes and slice lengthwise.
In a pan, heat the oil and fry the veggies till soft. Add the tomatoes halfway through.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Slit the rolls and stuff them with the veggies. Top with cheese.
Pop them under the broiler till the rolls are crisp and cheese melts.
Serve with ketchup and mustard or toppings of your choice.