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Chat Pati Frankies | vegetable Frankie | paneer veg frankie for kids |

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Tarla Dalal

16 April, 2024

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About Chat Pati Frankies

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Chat Pati Frankies | vegetable Frankie | paneer veg frankie for kids |

Chat Pati Frankies, a vibrant and flavorful Indian street food, are a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, offering a wholesome meal wrapped in a convenient package. At its heart, this recipe combines a spiced vegetable and paneer filling, expertly cooked and nestled within a warm chapati, then garnished with fresh vegetables and a sprinkle of tangy chaat masala. It’s a perfect illustration of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly exciting and satisfying.

The star of the Chat Pati Frankie is its savory filling, a rich blend that begins with mashed boiled potatoes, forming a comforting base. To this, crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese), grated carrot, and cheese are added, contributing creaminess, subtle sweetness, and a delightful richness. The mixture is then elevated with a generous seasoning of chaat masala, lemon juice, and a touch of salt. This combination ensures that the filling is not just hearty but also bursting with the signature tangy and spicy "chat pata" flavor.

Once the filling mixture is prepared, it's divided into equal portions and skillfully shaped into oblong rolls. These rolls are then cooked on a non-stick tawa (griddle) with a minimal amount of oil until they achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust on all sides. This cooking method ensures the rolls are heated through and slightly crispy on the exterior, adding another textural dimension to the frankie without making it excessively oily, which is often the case with deep-fried alternatives.

The foundation of the frankie is a warm, soft chapati. Traditionally, frankies use a special type of bread called a "frankie roti," but a standard warm chapati works perfectly well, providing a pliable and comforting wrap for the filling. The chapati acts as a neutral canvas, allowing the bold flavors of the filling and garnishes to truly shine, while also making the frankie easy to hold and eat on the go.

Assembling the Chat Pati Frankie is where the magic comes alive. A warm chapati is laid flat, and the cooked, oblong paneer and vegetable roll is placed strategically in its center. The frankie is then further adorned with crisp capsicum strips and juicy tomato strips, adding freshness, a slight crunch, and a burst of color. A final sprinkle of chaat masala over these fresh vegetables ties all the flavors together, enhancing the overall "chat pata" experience and leaving a memorable tangy zest.

Finally, the frankie is tightly rolled, creating a neat, portable meal that's perfect for a quick snack, a light lunch, or even a party appetizer. The combination of the soft chapati, the flavorful and textured filling, the fresh vegetables, and the tangy spices makes each bite an explosion of taste. Served immediately, often with a side of tomato ketchup, these Chat Pati Frankies are a delightful and customizable treat that perfectly captures the essence of Indian street food in a homemade, wholesome format.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 chapatis (7”) each

2 boiled potato

1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)

1/2 cup grated carrot

1/4 cup grated processed cheese

2 tsp chaat masala

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt to taste

oil for greasing and cooking

16 sliced capsicum

12 tomato strips

For Serving

tomato ketchup

Method

for Chat Pati Frankies

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes using a masher.
Put the mashed potatoes in a bowl, add the paneer, carrot, cheese, 1 tsp chaat masala, lemon juice and little salt and mix well using your hands.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into an oblong roll.
Grease a non-stick tava (griddle) with little oil and cook the rolls using a little more oil till both sides turn brown in colour. Keep aside.
Warm the chapatis and place them on a serving plate.
Place a chapati on a clean, dry board.
Place the roll in the centre of the chapati.
Place 4 capsicum strips, 3 tomato strips and a little chaat masala evenly over it.
Roll the frankie tightly.
Repeat steps 6 to 9 to make 3 more frankies.
Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.

Chat Pati Frankies recipe with step by step photos

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snehaljhawar

June 11, 2022, 11:46 p.m.

Easy and healthy...although I think it would have been better to use at least grilled or blanched capsicum...can also add boiled sweet corn and spring onions with some soy and chilli sauce to have a Chinese twist

Foodie #597494

July 10, 2020, 5:24 p.m.

vaishali

Sept. 12, 2016, 9:57 a.m.

Foodie #581017

June 12, 2016, 6:45 a.m.

Wow so easy.I really needed something like this

Foodie

March 11, 2016, 10:16 a.m.

Does this frankie or any other frankie can stay till lunch time if given in lunch box? Chapatti will b soften & wont b eatable. My daughter loves frankie, but cannot give in breakfast (10 am) & lunch (12.30pm) Pls pls suggest that how to make frankie that will not get soggy

camilla

Jan. 1, 2015, 12:09 p.m.

Vandana Agarwal

Oct. 14, 2010, 4:24 p.m.

A quick tiffin treat for kids. My kids loved the concept of frankies and this too was just yum for them.

Tarla Dalal

Oct. 14, 2010, 4:24 p.m.

Hi Vandana , we are delighted you loved the Chat Pati Frankies recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.