Mumbai Frankie Recipe
These delicious and easy to prepare Indian wraps are just perfect for a light meal or as a snack.
Ingredients
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Chapatis/Rotis or whole wheat tortillas | 4 | |
| Egg | 1 (beaten with a little water, add 1 tbsp of finely minced cilantro leaves) | |
| Chopped cilantro | 3 Tablespoon (chopped freshly) | |
| Onion | 1 Small, thinly sliced | |
| Thai green chilies | 3 Small, finely chopped | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm), finely minced | |
| Ginger | 1 Inch, finely minced (peeled) | |
| Turmeric | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Red chili powder | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Chat masala | 1 Teaspoon (easily available at any Indian grocery store) | |
| Lime juice | 1⁄2 | |
| Vegetable oil/Canola oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Vegetables | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (you can use an assortment of your favorite vegetables such as colorful bell peppers, carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, snow peas, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, tender young green beans (haricot vert), sweet corn, peas - FOR THE FILLING) | |
| Paneer cubes | 2 Cup (32 tbs), small diced | |
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 3 , cut into small bite size pieces (FOR THE FILLING) | |
| Small shrimp | 1 Pound (peeled, de-veined and tail removed - FOR THE FILLING) |
Directions
Vegetables:
Trim and cut the vegetables into small bite size pieces (squash, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms) or into julienne strips (carrots or bell peppers). In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the snow peas, green beans and sugar snap peas for just 1 minute. Quickly remove and drop into an ice bath. This will set their lovely green color and stop the cooking process. Drain well, pat dry and set aside until needed.
In a large wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the vegetables in batches, adding the vegetables that take the longest to cook first. Stir fry until all the vegetables have been just slightly cooked but still crisp. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
Paneer:
In a large wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the paneer cubes and toss. You can also add your favorite vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
Chicken:
In a large wok on medium high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the chicken and toss. Stir fry for a few more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through. You can also add your favorite vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
Shrimp:
In a large wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the shrimp and toss. Stir fry for a few more minutes until the shrimp is just barely cooked. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. You can also add your favorite vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
FRANKIE ASSEMBLY:
In a large skillet on medium low heat, add ½ tbsp of oil and add the chapati (or paratha or tortilla). Liberally brush the egg wash onto the chapati and flip. Let cook for a few minutes and brush the egg wash on the other side, flip again and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the chapati to a clean cutting board and let cool slightly. Add a few table spoons of the filling and roll into a cigar shape. Gently reheat the filling if necessary. Repeat the process for the rest of the chapatis. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves and serve with your favorite chutneys and sauces.
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CILANTRO CHUTNEY
Yields 1 cup
Ingredients:
2 cups freshly packed cilantro leaves
2-3 small Thai green chilies, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
juice of ½ a lime
water (if needed)
salt to taste
METHOD:
In a blender, blend all of the ingredients until smooth. You may need to add a little water to help the blending process. Refrigerate and use immediately. The chutney will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
VARIATIONS:
You can substitute mint leaves for the cilantro leaves or use a combination of both mint and cilantro. For a slightly tart taste, add a few pieces of green apple for a refreshing twist.
Trim and cut the vegetables into small bite size pieces (squash, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms) or into julienne strips (carrots or bell peppers). In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the snow peas, green beans and sugar snap peas for just 1 minute. Quickly remove and drop into an ice bath. This will set their lovely green color and stop the cooking process. Drain well, pat dry and set aside until needed.
In a large wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the vegetables in batches, adding the vegetables that take the longest to cook first. Stir fry until all the vegetables have been just slightly cooked but still crisp. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
Paneer:
In a large wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the paneer cubes and toss. You can also add your favorite vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
Chicken:
In a large wok on medium high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the chicken and toss. Stir fry for a few more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through. You can also add your favorite vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
Shrimp:
In a large wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp oil. When hot, add the onion and stir fry until just barely softened. Then add the garlic, ginger and green chilies. Next, add all of the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper). Add the shrimp and toss. Stir fry for a few more minutes until the shrimp is just barely cooked. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. You can also add your favorite vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes. Add the lime juice and a little of the freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Mix well and set aside until needed.
FRANKIE ASSEMBLY:
In a large skillet on medium low heat, add ½ tbsp of oil and add the chapati (or paratha or tortilla). Liberally brush the egg wash onto the chapati and flip. Let cook for a few minutes and brush the egg wash on the other side, flip again and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the chapati to a clean cutting board and let cool slightly. Add a few table spoons of the filling and roll into a cigar shape. Gently reheat the filling if necessary. Repeat the process for the rest of the chapatis. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves and serve with your favorite chutneys and sauces.
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CILANTRO CHUTNEY
Yields 1 cup
Ingredients:
2 cups freshly packed cilantro leaves
2-3 small Thai green chilies, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
juice of ½ a lime
water (if needed)
salt to taste
METHOD:
In a blender, blend all of the ingredients until smooth. You may need to add a little water to help the blending process. Refrigerate and use immediately. The chutney will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
VARIATIONS:
You can substitute mint leaves for the cilantro leaves or use a combination of both mint and cilantro. For a slightly tart taste, add a few pieces of green apple for a refreshing twist.
