How to Make Healthy Veg Paneer Kathi Roll

🌯 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.

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