recipe for making a delicious Mumbai Vegetable Frankie at home:
Mumbai Vegetable Frankie Recipe
Ingredients
**For the Roti:**
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Water as needed
**For the Filling:**
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup boiled green peas
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
**For the Assembly:**
- 1 cup finely sliced onions
- 1/2 cup green chutney
- 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
- Chaat masala
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
**1. Prepare the Dough:**
- In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and oil.
- Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
**2. Prepare the Filling:**
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and green chili, sauté until onions turn golden brown.
- Add mashed potatoes, grated carrots, chopped bell peppers, and boiled green peas.
- Mix well and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are well combined and cooked through.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and set aside.
**3. Prepare the Rotis:**
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Roll out each ball into a thin roti.
- Cook the rotis on a hot tawa or skillet until golden brown spots appear on both sides. Keep them soft and pliable.
**4. Assemble the Frankie:**
- Place a roti on a clean surface.
- Spread a spoonful of green chutney and tamarind chutney in the center.
- Add a generous amount of the vegetable filling.
- Top with sliced onions and sprinkle some chaat masala.
- Roll the roti tightly around the filling to form a wrap.
- Optionally, heat the rolled frankie on the tawa for a minute on each side for extra crispiness.
**5. Serve:**
- Serve the vegetable frankie hot with lemon wedges and additional chutneys on the side.
Enjoy your homemade Mumbai Vegetable Frankie!
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