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7 Satisfying Reasons to Try Veg Frankie

What is Veg Frankie? Veg Frankie is a delicious roll or wrap stuffed with spiced vegetables, and it’s a mouthwatering delicacy from India. It’s comparable to burritos, but it’s made with a softer unleavened flatbread such as roti or paratha. Common fillers include potatoes, peas, carrots, or even paneer, along with bold spices such as cumin and chaat masala. A Veg Frankie is Frankie’s best version as it is lighter and features curry masala tossed fried potatoes as the filling, sautéed onions, cheese, and fragrant chaats (spicy and tangy seasoned condiments/dressings/sauces) invited over vegetables sliced and fried are on top. Frankies sprang from Mumbai, and they become so favored because they are vegetarian, packed with good nutrition, portable, and customizable with every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl: For kneading dough.
  • Rolling pin and board: To roll flatbreads.
  • Non-stick skillet or tawa: For cooking flatbreads and filling.
  • Spatula: For flipping flatbreads.
  • Knife and cutting board: For chopping vegetables.
  • Masher or fork: To mash potatoes.
  • Spoon: This is for spreading chutney and mixing the filling.

Ingredients
  

Here is a list of the items required to prepare Veg Frankie:

For the flatbread (4 wraps)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Water as needed to knead dough

For the filling:

  • 2 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup green peas boiled
  • 1 small carrot finely chopped, optional
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 green chili finely chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking

For assembly:

  • 4 tbsp green chutney mint-coriander
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vinegar-soaked onions optional, for tang
  • 2 tbsp grated cheese optional
  • Lemon juice for drizzling

Instructions
 

Serves: 4 People

  • Ingredients for dough in the bread box above
  • Ingredients for the filling in the above box
  • Ingredients for assembly in the above box

Directions

    Make flatbread dough:

    • Add flour into the mixing bowl alongside salt and oil. Gradually introduce water to the mixture while kneading in a smooth dough for 5 minutes. Cover the mixture for 15 minutes.

    Prepare the filling:

    • In a pan, heat up 2 tablespoons of oil while incorporating cumin seeds. Pour in the ginger-garlic paste alongside the green chili.
    • Pour in the chopped onions together with a carrot. Stir until soft for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Incorporate the mashed idol potatoes , the chaat masala, red chili powder, peas, mixed garam masala, and salt. Mix for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

    Cook the Flatbreads

    • Portion dough into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a sphere, on floured surface, roll each flat into a thin disk with 7 inch diameter.
    • Put the tawa or skillet on medium heat. Place the flatbreads one at a time in the skillet and let them cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown spots are visible. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Now Assemble the Frankies:

    • Take one flatbread and place it on a clean work surface. Using a spoon spread green chutney in the center of the bread evenly (1 tbsp).
    • Drag the vegetable filling all the way onto the flatbread, making sure the filling measures anywhere from 2-3 tbsp.
    • Add additional toppings such as sliced onions, vinegar soaked onions, and cheese on top. Lastly drizzle lemon juice over the filling.
    • Fold the bottom side up, and roll the flatbread tightly from one side so it takes the shape of a wrap.

    Optional: Frankies Cooking:

    • Turn on the stove and place a skillet on heat then grease it lightly with oil. Place the Frankie on the skillet with the seam side down. Let them cook for 1-2 minutes on each side and Frankie will be ready when both sides are crisp.
    • Serving: Explore the serving suggestions listed below.

    Notes

    Suggestions:
    Hot: For last minute serving suggestions, green chutney and ketchup can be used as sides to go with the Frankies. They make an excellent light lunch or snack.
    Portable: Frankies can be wrapped into parchment paper or foil so they are easy to store, this is ideal for picnics and work lunches.
    Pairing: To better balance the spices in the Frankies, serving them alongside mint lassi or masala chai is great. Alternatively, they can be paired with crunchy papad.
    Pro Tip: To make it milder, reduce the amount of chili used. Chaat masala can be used to increase the zing and add some more spice to the recipe.
    The Nutitional Value of Veg Frankie
    Disclaimer: These values should not be viewed without consulting with a professional in nutrition due to the intake of certain ingredients, portion sizes, and preparation. For any precision requirements, the nutritionist should be the most appropriate avenue.
    One serving of Veg Frankie (sans cheese) comes with an approximate nutrition profile of:
    *Calories: 200–250 kcal
    Carbohydrates: 30–35 g (coming from the flatbread and potatoes)
    Protein: 5–7 g (coming peas and flour)
    Fat: 6–8 g (comes from the oil used and cheese, if applied)
    Fiber: 3–4 g (vegetables and whole wheat flour, if used)
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