Description
A flavorful Pakistani street food favorite made with juicy, spiced chicken tikka wrapped in a soft, flaky paratha. Loaded with fresh onions, chutney, and creamy sauces, these rolls are perfect for a quick meal or snack with bold, smoky flavors.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for 4 rolls):
For the Chicken Tikka:
500g boneless chicken (cut into strips or cubes)
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
For the Paratha:
4 parathas (store-bought or homemade)
For the Filling:
1 large onion (thinly sliced)
1 cucumber (julienned, optional)
Fresh coriander leaves
For the Sauces:
½ cup mint chutney
½ cup garlic mayo or yogurt sauce
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, and all spices. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until tender and slightly charred, about 10–12 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare Paratha
Heat parathas on a skillet until warm and slightly crispy on both sides.
Step 4: Assemble the Rolls
Place cooked chicken in the center of each paratha. Add sliced onions, cucumber, and fresh coriander. Drizzle mint chutney and garlic mayo over the filling.
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, and all spices. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until tender and slightly charred, about 10–12 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare Paratha
Heat parathas on a skillet until warm and slightly crispy on both sides.
Step 4: Assemble the Rolls
Place cooked chicken in the center of each paratha. Add sliced onions, cucumber, and fresh coriander. Drizzle mint chutney and garlic mayo over the filling.
Step 5: Roll and Serve
Roll tightly into wraps. You can wrap the bottom in foil or paper for easy handling. Serve hot.
Step 5: Roll and Serve
Roll tightly into wraps. You can wrap the bottom in foil or paper for easy handling. Serve hot.
Notes
- Street Style Flavor: Add a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chaat masala before rolling.
- Smoky Taste: Use charcoal smoke (dhungar method) for authentic tikka flavor.
- Healthier Option: Use whole wheat paratha or less oil while cooking.
- Make Ahead: Marinate chicken in advance and cook fresh when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour marination)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Street Food
- Method: Pan-fried / Grilled
- Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian Fusion