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My Paneer Roll recipe is one of the best kathi roll (or frankie or wrap) that I have ever made. I can honestly say it beats the ones that street vendors in Kolkata sell!

Paneer Roll is one of the variants of the popular Indian street food kathi roll. Since Paneer or Indian cottage cheese is a preferred choice of food all across India, especially for vegetarians, Paneer Kathi Roll a.k.a Paneer Wrap also automatically becomes a much-loved dish.

My Paneer Roll recipe is one of the best kathi rolls (or frankies) that I have ever made; I can honestly say it beats the ones that street vendors in Calcutta sell! Paneer tikka, green chutney, and a mixed veggie salad are wrapped in a whole wheat roti for a healthy, tasty and portable lunch.

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In addition to this Paneer Roll, there are various ways to make street-style kathi rolls and frankies at home.

I have already shared a few delicious variations including the classic Frankie Recipe, the original Kathi Roll made with mixed vegetables, and Spinach Wraps that features spinach and paneer in a medley of spices. Another tasty wrap you can try is this Mexican style Burrito Recipe.

Here, soft spiced paneer tikka, spicy green chutney, and a crunchy mixed veggie salad are wrapped in a whole wheat roti for a healthy, tasty and portable lunch.

The paneer tikka is made on skillet (tawa) and the vibrant green chutney and healthy mixed vegetable salad are a breeze to make.

The outer covering is made with whole wheat dough. Overall, this is a nutritious and delicious vegetarian Paneer Wrap recipe. To turn this kathi roll into a paneer frankie, simply add an egg layer to the roti prior to rolling.

For this Paneer Roll recipe, feel free to use either fresh, homemade paneer or frozen paneer. If using frozen paneer, then follow the directions on the pack, and then marinate the paneer. For the tikka marinade, it is best to use Hung curd or Greek yogurt.

For the green chutney of this Paneer Wrap, I have used basic ingredients – fresh coriander leaves, fresh mint leaves, green chili, ginger, garlic cloves, hung curd, roasted cumin powder and dried mango powder (amchur powder). This adds a zesty and fresh flavor to the overall dish.

You can serve this Paneer Kathi Roll as an evening snack, lunch or in brunch. There is some prep work required for making the green chutney and the salad topping, but preparing these components is simple. If you have leftover whole wheat dough, then the recipe is relatively quick and easy too.

If you enjoy paneer filled wraps, have a look at this flavorful and robust Paneer Shawarma recipe, which is vegetarian twist on the classic shawarma.

How to Make Paneer Roll

Don’t get discouraged when you see the number of steps for making this delicious street food. I promise they’re all quite simple!

Marinate Paneer

1. In a mixing bowl, take 6 tablespoons hung curd or greek yogurt.

hung curd in a bowl for making paneer kathi roll.

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2. Add the following list of herbs and spices:

  • ½ tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ¼ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
  • ¼ teaspoon chaat masala powder – optional
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
  • black salt or regular salt to taste.
spices to added to make paneer marinade for making paneer kathi roll.

3. Mix very well.

curd and spices have been whisked together for making paneer kathi roll.

4. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and mix again.

adding lemon juice to paneer tikka marinade for making paneer kathi roll.

5. Now add 200 grams cubed paneer.

cubed paneer added to tikka marinade for making paneer kathi roll.

6. Gently mix so the marinade coats the paneer cubes evenly. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes. If keeping for more than 30 minutes, then refrigerate.

Make Ahead Tip: If you want to work ahead, paneer tikka can be marinated up to 1 day in advance.

paneer tikka marinating in a bowl.

Prepare Green Chutney

7. Take the below listed ingredients in a blender or small grinder

  • ½ cup coriander leaves
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • 1 green chilli or ½ teaspoon chopped green chilies
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 to 2 small garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder) OR ½ teaspoon chaat masala – optional
  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
herbs in a grinder for making green chutney for paneer kathi roll.

8. Add 1 teaspoon water (optional) and grind coarsely. Since the coriander and mint leaves are rinsed, the moisture from them helps in grinding.

herbs are coarsely chopped.

9. Then add 2 tablespoons hung yogurt or thick curd.

yogurt added to grinder to finish making creamy green chutney.

10. Grind to a smooth chutney. Remove in a bowl and keep aside.

Make Ahead Tip: Green chutney will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

finished chutney for paneer kathi roll recipe is light green and creamy.

Prepare Veg Salad

11. Thinly slice 1 medium onion. Grate carrots and shred or thinly slice the cabbage and capsicum (bell pepper).

In total, you will need â…“ cup thinly sliced cabbage, â…“ cup grated carrot, â…“ cup thinly sliced capsicum and â…“ cup thinly sliced onions.

prepped veggies for making salad.

12. Take all the veggies in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon chaat masala, ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and salt to taste.

spices added to veggies for preparing paneer kathi roll recipe.

13. Mix very well and keep aside.

mixed veggie salad for making paneer tikka kathi rolls.

Knead Dough

14. Add 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta) and ¼ teaspoon salt to a large mixing bowl.

whole wheat flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

15. Then add ½ tablespoon oil and gradually add ½ cup water. Start by adding ¼ cup water in this step, and add the remaining water as needed during kneading.

oil and water added to mixing bowl with flour.

16. Begin to knead. Add water as required and knead to a smooth, soft dough. Cover the dough and keep aside for it to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

atta dough for paneer tikka wrap recipe.

Make Roti

17. After 20 to 30 minutes, divide the dough into small or medium sized balls, depending on the size of the wraps you want to make.

You can also make mini wraps as an appetizer if you’d like.

atta dough in one large ball and three small balls for turning into roti.

18. Dust the dough ball with some flour. Gently roll to thin roti.

The roti should not be thick. You can add more flour if needed while rolling.

roti is rolled out thinly.

19. Place the roti on a hot tawa.

Cook the base till you see bubbles appearing on the roti, or the roti is approximately ¼ cooked.

Note that the tawa should be hot, so cook on a medium-high to high flame. If you make them on a low heat, the roti will become hard or crisp.

small bubbles are all over the surface of the roti.

20. Then flip roti and spread some oil all over.

brushing oil on the roti, which is now getting larger bubbles.

21. Then flip again when the second side is ½ cooked.

Spread some oil on this side too. You will see golden blisters on the roti.

oil added to second side of roti.

22. Flip once or twice more for even roasting. Press the edges with spatula, so that the edges are also cooked well.

pressing the edges of the roti down with a metal spatula.

23. Cook till the roti has some golden blisters across it. Remove and keep the roti warm in a roti basket or casserole so that they remain warm.

Prepare all rotis this way, keeping them warm as you work.

roti has golden brown blisters across the top and is now ready for making paneer kathi roll recipe.

Cook Paneer Tikka

24. Below is the photo of the marinated paneer after 30 minutes.

marinated paneer in a bowl.

25. Heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil in a pan. Keep the flame to low or medium-low and add the marinated paneer cubes.

Using thick yogurt or hung curd means the marinade coated the paneer pieces very well. If you have used thin yogurt, then just add the paneer cubes and don’t pour in the leftover marinade.

Instead of pan frying, you can also grill paneer cubes in the oven.

marinated paneer tikka added to pan with hot oil.

26. After a minute turn over the paneer cubes.

cooking paneer cubes for making paneer tikka wrap recipe.

27. Pan fry the paneer cubes, turning often till the marinade is cooked and the paneer becomes soft.

frying paneer cubes are getting darker.

28. Keep stirring and turning the cubes at intervals. Also, be sure to use a well seasoned pan or a non-stick pan to prevent the paneer cubes from tearing.

Once the paneer is done, remove the pan from the heat and keep aside. I cooked the paneer for about 4 minutes on a medium-low heat.

Do not cook too much, or the paneer will become chewy and dense! Timing will vary depending on the thickness of the pan, intensity of the flame, etc. 

close up shot of cooked paneer tikka in a pan.

Assemble & Make Paneer Kathi Roll

29. Take one roti.

roti on a cutting board.

30. Spread the mint-coriander-curd chutney over it.

If packing for a tiffin, do not spread the chutney on the roti. Pack it separately.

creamy green chutney spread all over the roti.

31. Place the paneer tikka cubes on the center third of the roti.

paneer tikka added to center third of the wrap.

32. Top with the veg salad.

If packing for a tiffin, do not add the veg salad to the roll; pack it separately.

mixed veg salad added atop the paneer tikka.

33. Roll both the sides of the roti and make a wrap.

roti rolled up for making paneer wrap recipe.

34. Wrap the bottom half of the rolls in butter paper or aluminum foil to keep the filling from falling out while eating.

If packing the paneer kathi roll for tiffin, then wrap the entire roll in aluminum foil or parchment paper.

paneer roll in a piece of butter paper for eating.

35. Serve Paneer Kathi Roll with the remaining chutney and veggie salad on the side. They’re also quite good with Tomato Ketchup.

two paneer rolls wrapped in butter paper and placed on a square white plate.