Healthy Indian-Style Tawa Frankie Roll

🌾 Ingredients (makes 2 rolls)

For the roti / wrap:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 tsp oil (optional)
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Water – as needed

For the filling:

  • 1 tsp olive oil / mustard oil / ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 small onion – sliced
  • 1 small capsicum – sliced
  • ½ carrot – grated
  • ¼ cup cabbage – shredded
  • ½ cup boiled and cubed paneer / tofu / boiled potato / chicken (choose one)
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh coriander – chopped

For the chutney spread:

  • 2 tbsp thick curd or hung curd (dahi)
  • 1 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
  • A pinch of black salt
  • ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder

Optional toppings:

  • Sliced onion rings tossed in vinegar or lemon juice
  • Lettuce leaves or shredded cabbage for crunch

🔥 Method

1. Prepare the roti:

  • Mix atta, salt, and a bit of oil with water to make a soft dough.
  • Rest for 10–15 minutes.
  • Roll out thin rotis and cook on a tawa until light brown spots appear on both sides.
  • You can brush lightly with oil or ghee.

2. Make the filling:

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add onions and sauté till light golden.
  • Add capsicum, carrot, and cabbage; sauté 2–3 minutes (keep them slightly crunchy).
  • Add your protein (paneer, tofu, potato, or chicken) and all the masalas.
  • Mix well and cook 2–3 more minutes.
  • Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander.

3. Prepare the chutney spread:

  • Mix hung curd, green chutney, roasted cumin powder, and black salt.
  • Keep it chilled until use.

4. Assemble the frankie:

  • Place a roti on a plate.
  • Spread 1–2 tsp of the chutney mix.
  • Add the hot filling in the center.
  • Top with onion rings or cabbage.
  • Roll tightly like a wrap.

5. Toast the roll (optional):

  • Place the roll back on the tawa and toast gently on all sides with a few drops of oil until golden.

🌿 Healthy Tips:

  • Use whole wheat or jowar rotis instead of maida wraps.
  • Replace paneer with tofu or sprouts for a vegan version.
  • Use low-fat curd and minimal oil.

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