Kolkata Egg Kathi Roll
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A Kolkata street classic — a paratha coated with egg, rolled with onion, chilli and ketchup. The famous egg kathi roll.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 parathas (ready-made or homemade)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- Lemon juice
Method
- Cook a paratha on a tawa until half done.
- Pour the beaten egg over one side, spread it and flip so the egg coats the paratha. Cook until the egg sets.
- Place the sliced onion, green chilli, ketchup and chaat masala in the centre.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice, roll tightly and wrap in paper.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)340 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)32 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Roll the paratha while it is hot so it holds its shape. Food safety: cook the egg coating until fully set. Allergens: contains egg and wheat (paratha). Substitute: use a roti or wrap instead of a paratha, or add a little green chutney. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.