Vegan Paneer Kathi Rolls – Popular Indian Street Food

These vegan paneer Kathi rolls are inspired by a popular Indian street-food. They are wraps/rolls made with layered parathas (I used oiled roti here) spread with mint-coriander chutney, filled with spicy tofu cube and a fresh veggie salad for crunch. Make it for a quick weeknight meal/ lunch box or serve at your next social gathering and they are sure to be a hit!

What is Kathi roll?

Kathi Roll is one of the most popular grab-and-go street food in India. The word Kathi roughly translates to stick. These were traditionally made with meat based kebabs in skewers (hence the word Kathi). The rolls are essentially layered wraps made with spicy sauces, fresh veggies for crunch and the soft meat kebabs.

In India, with a major vegetarian crowd, paneer Kathi rolls are very popular. Being vegan, paneer Kathi rolls are so easy to veganize. I just replaced the paneers with tofu and it tastes EXACTLY like the real vegetarian deal. Trust me! 

Ingredients to make Vegan Kathi Rolls:

1. Vegan Paneer – I used tofu, but you can sub with chickpeas or rehydrated soy chunks (TVP).
2. Veggie salad -I used carrots, bell pepper and red onions, with juiced lemon. You can add or sub with tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cabbage etc.
3. Spices and aromatics- I used cumin, coriander powder, chaat masala, kala namak (black salt),Kashmiri red chili powder, ginger garlic paste (ground ginger and garlic, garam masala, turmeric. You can also add kasoori methi, pepper and salt.
4. Roti/Parathas: You can buy frozen layered parathas and use those instead (cooked according to instructions on the pack) or make rotis from scratch and add a bit of oil to it while cooking. Whatever you prefer.
5. Mint coriander Chutney – Here is the recipe (you can skip the slice of bread in this recipe)

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Try other snacks and street food inspired recipes from the blog:

• Vegan Yoghurt Toast – Spicy
• Baked Aloo Tikki – Crispy and Healthy
• Tofu masala sandwich

Vegan Kathi Roll

This easy and delicious Indian street food made vegan and healthy is going to be your new favourite meal! Make it for a quick weeknight meal/ lunch box or serve at your next social gathering and they are sure to be a hit!  

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 36 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 rolls

Ingredients

  

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For the marinated tofu:

• 1 block Tofu 400 g
• 1 Lemon juiced
• 1/4 cup of Vegan yoghurt
• ¼ tsp ajwain carom seeds
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste minced ginger and garlic)
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp Coriander Powder
• ½ tsp Cumin Powder
• ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
• ½ tsp Chaat Masala
• ½ tsp Kala namak Black salt

Salad filling:

• 1 Bell pepper
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Red onion
• ½ tsp chaat masala
• ¼ tsp kashmiri red chili powder or red chili powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For Assembly:

• 4 Rotis/layered Parathas
• 1 cup Green mint coriander chutney (recipe on the blog)

Instructions

 

Vegan paneer tikka:

• In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the marination except the tofu. Taste and add salt to taste.
• Chop tofu in cubes and add it to the marination.
• Gently mix let the marination coat the paneer cubes evenly. Cover and keep aside for at least 30 minutes or more in the refrigerator.

Veggie Salad Filling:

• Thinly slice onion, carrots and bell peppers.
• Add them all to a bowl. Add all the seasonings for the veggie salad.
• Mix well and set aside.

Roti:

• Make roti following the recipe on the blog and add a few drops of oil on the roti
• You can also use frozen paratha from the store

Making the vegan paneer tikka:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan.
• Bring to low or medium-low and add the marinated tofu cubes. Add the entire marination.
• Cook all sides until its brown and crispy
• Remove from the pan and set aside.

Assembly:

• Spread 1-2 tbsp of the mint-coriander chutney on a roti.
• Then line the tofu tikka cubes in the center.
• Top with the veggie salad.
• Bring the sides of the roti and make a roll/wrap.
• Secure it tight with wrapping paper and serve or store in a lunch box if prepping it.
• Serve it with some tomato ketchup or vegan cheese.

Keyword Indian street food, Kathi rolls, Street food, Vegan Kathi roll

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