If you are craving a spicy and tangy street food snack, then this Achaari Paneer Kathi Roll is the perfect recipe to try at home. Soft paneer cubes are marinated in pickle spices, yogurt, and masalas, grilled to perfection, and then wrapped inside hot parathas with chutney and onions. This delicious Indian roll is ready in just 30 minutes and makes for an easy lunch, dinner, or evening snack.
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients for Achaari Paneer Kathi Roll
- 400g paneer (cottage cheese)
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp achaari masala
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric (haldi)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup hung curd
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 parathas (or rotis)
- Salt as needed
- Oil as required
- Mint chutney for spreading
Step-by-Step Method to Make Achaari Paneer Kathi Roll
Step 1: Marinate the paneer
Cut paneer into cubes and coat with ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Keep aside for 30–60 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the spice mix
Dry roast fennel seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds until aromatic. Grind into a fine powder. Mix this powder with achaari masala, garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric, mustard oil, and hung curd to form a thick paste.
Step 3: Coat and cook paneer
Add the marinated paneer cubes to the spice-yogurt paste. Let it rest for another 30 minutes. Roast in an oven or tawa for 7–8 minutes until golden.
Step 4: Assemble the roll
Heat a paratha on a tawa. Spread mint chutney on it, place the roasted achaari paneer in the center, and top with sliced onions and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 5: Roll and serve
Fold into a wrap, secure with a toothpick, and serve hot with extra chutney or raita.
Your spicy and tangy Achaari Paneer Kathi Roll is ready to enjoy!