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Aloo (Potato) Frankie

Aloo Frankie is a beloved Indian street food that wraps a spicy potato filling in a warm paratha, topped with fajitas, and tangy chutneys.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Fusion, Kathi roll, Street food, Wrap
Servings: 8 wraps
Author: Krina's Foodventures

Ingredients

For Potato Filling

  • 3 medium potatoes (boiled, peeled, and mashed)
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Juice of ½ lemon

For Faijtas

  • 2 cups of sliced colorful peppers
  • 1 cup sliced sweet onion
  • salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp dired oregano
  • ½ tsp dired basil
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prepare the fajitas

  • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add sliced peppers mix and sauté until charred. Add onions and let them sauté for 2-3 mins.
  • Add all of the spices - garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley, taco seasoning, chili flakes, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
  • Turn off heat. Add chopped cilantro.

Prepare Aloo Filling

  • Add boiled, and mashed potatoes in a bowl.
  • Stir in ginger-garlic paste. Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt, sugar, chili flakes. Mix until the spices are evenly combined with potatoes.
  • Lastly, add chat masala, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
  • Form small round balls and press it with your hands to form a small tikka or roll it like a long cylinder.
  • In a pan, cook tikki on both sides using avocado oil spray or butter spray until golden brown.

Assemble the Frankie

  • Place a tortilla on a flat surface.
  • Spread spoonful of mayonnaise, followed by green chutney. Sprinkle chat masala.
  • Add a generous scoop of the fajita's, and potato filing on the side.
  • Topped with pickled jalapeños, and shredded cheese.
  • Roll it up tightly like a burrito or a wrap.
  • Toast the rolled-up Frankie in the pan for a minute or two to seal the wrap and give it a crispy edge.

Notes

  • Add paneer cubes or sautéed mushrooms for more texture and flavor.
  • For a low-carb version, use lettuce wraps or whole wheat lavash. 
  • Want more protein? Add a cooked egg layer to the tortilla before assembling.