Chicken Kathi Rolls
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Yield: 8 rolls |
Chicken tikka (recipe follows) |
2 lbs. |
Red onions, finely sliced |
2 |
Chat masala powder (purchased or your recipe) |
½ tsp. |
Paratha bread (recipe follows) |
8 pieces |
Tangy Green Chutney (recipe follows) |
8 Tbsp. |
Wax paper, cut into 4 in.-by-4 in. pieces |
8 |
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1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Sauté chicken tikka and onions until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
2. Add lemon juice and chat masala powder, then remove from heat. Divide chicken tikka mixture into 8 portions.
3. Smear each piece of paratha bread with 1 Tbsp. green chutney and place one portion of chicken tikka mixture on top. Roll paratha bread tightly. Wrap each roll in wax paper, tucking in ends, and serve. |
Chicken Tikka
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Boneless chicken breasts |
2 lbs. |
Garam masala powder |
1 tsp. |
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1. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander and place colander over bowl. Drain overnight in refrigerator.
2. Wash and cut boneless chicken into 1-in. cubes. Combine drained yogurt and remaining ingredients and marinate chicken in mixture for 1 hour.
3. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Spread marinated chicken chunks on baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Cook through in oven, about 45 minutes, basting with marinade every 15 minutes. Reserve. |
Paratha Bread
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All-purpose flour, divided use |
2 cups and as needed |
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1. Sift all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour with salt. Add 2 tsp. oil. Slowly add yogurt to make soft, pliable dough. Knead well, adding water if required. Cover with damp cloth and set aside 1 hour.
2. Knead dough again and roll into 8 round balls. Cover and refrigerate ½ hr.
3. Place each ball on floured board and roll into 8-inch diameter discs. Brush each disc all over on both sides with 1 tsp. oil.
4. Heat griddle over medium flame. Place 1 paratha disc on the griddle and drizzle 1 tsp. oil around edges. Press down using spatula and flip. Cook until both sides are golden brown.
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Tangy Green Chutney
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Yield: 2 ¼ cups |
Tamarind concentrate (purchased) |
½ tsp. |
Yogurt (can substitute 4 Tbsp. water) |
1 cup |
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Combine all ingredients and grind to a smooth paste in a blender. Refrigerate.
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