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🌯 Healthy Veg Paneer Kathi Roll Recipe
✅ Servings: 2 rolls
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins | ⏱️ Cook Time: 15 mins
🧀 Ingredients
For the Roti (wrap):
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- Water to knead
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp oil (optional)
For the Filling:
- 150g paneer (cubed or julienned)
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 small bell pepper (any color, julienned)
- ½ carrot (julienned, optional)
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 tbsp thick curd or Greek yogurt (for marination)
- ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil (or any healthy oil)
For the Green Chutney (Optional but recommended):
- A handful of coriander + mint leaves
- 1 green chili
- ½ inch ginger
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- A little water to grind
Optional Toppings:
- Onion slices soaked in lemon juice
- Chaat masala
- Fresh coriander
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the Dough:
- Mix wheat flour, salt, and water to form a soft dough.
- Let it rest covered for 10–15 minutes.
2. Marinate the Paneer:
- In a bowl, mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice.
- Add paneer cubes and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Cook the Filling:
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté for 2–3 minutes on medium-high heat (keep them slightly crunchy).
- Add marinated paneer and cook for another 4–5 minutes until slightly golden.
4. Make the Chutney (optional):
- Blend coriander, mint, chili, ginger, lemon juice, salt, and water to make a smooth green chutney.
5. Roll the Rotis:
- Divide dough into 2 balls, roll out thin rotis.
- Cook on a hot tawa/skillet until golden spots appear on both sides. Optional: brush lightly with ghee or oil.
6. Assemble the Roll:
- Spread green chutney on the roti.
- Place the paneer-veggie mixture in the center.
- Top with lemony onion slices, a pinch of chaat masala, and chopped coriander.
- Roll tightly and wrap in foil or parchment.
🥗 Tips for Healthier Version:
- Use homemade paneer or low-fat paneer.
- Add more veggies: spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.
- Skip or go light on oil.
- Use multi-grain or millet flour instead of wheat for variety.