Tofu Kathi Rolls Recipe

01 Dec Tofu Kathi Rolls Recipe

Last Updated on December 1, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Tofu Kathi Rolls Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Vegan

Kathi Rolls, a typical food from the very streets of India. Kathi rolls are loved for their convenient portability and flavorful fillings.

These Kathi Rolls have come to an evolution where in states like Delhi & Kolkata they have became a staple food & are consumed as snack or sometimes a meal.

A Kathi Roll is a stuffing of delicious ingredients mixed together minced & chopped & stuffed or wrapped in a paratha or flatbread, making it an ideal choice for people of all ages. Kathi Rolls can be taken for a quick bite, tiffins or a meal.

Undoubted, Kathi Rolls never ceases to amaze the individual with their unrivalled taste & beautiful texture. Traditionally, Kathi Rolls were made with grilled meats and skewers, but over time, this dish has evolved to meet the requirements of vegetarian & vegans, making it a complete dish.

Among the vegetarian options, Paneer & Veg Kathi Rolls are the most popular. Since paneer has a soft texture & can absorb spices profoundly, it is one of the most delicious kathi rolls recipe from the menu to table.

However, since paneer is only vegetarian but not vegan, so as plant-based diets gain popularity, a new favorite has emerged—Tofu Kathi Rolls.

Tofu Kathi Roll is by far the best alternative to Paneer Kathi Rolls & is undoubtedly super tasty & must try.

By substituting paneer with tofu, this classic dish does not only make up for it’s taste but also is looking forward towards the dietary preferences. Tofu Kathi Rolls are an excellent alternative for the individuals who want to go vegan, are looking forward towards meet their dietary preferences & are looking for dairy-free options without compromising on taste or nutrition.

Tofu is a plant based food, which contains a good amount of protein & is vital source of nutrients. Tofu is made from congealing soy milk & then pressing the curd into blocks, just like paneer blocks. It soaks up the spices and flavors beautifully & makes it perfect to be mixed up & wrapped in a paratha or flatbread.

It does not matter if you are a vegan or not, trying Tofu Kathi Rolls is one of the most satisfying tasks you could do in life, nothing is as tasty as a Tofu Kathi Roll.

The essence & beauty of a Kathi Roll lies in it’s versatility. Since tofu is the key ingredient & the base which forms the stuffing of this very recipe, any individual can customise this recipe, add ingredients to their own choice,  which may include any seasonal vegetables. One can add mayonnaise or sauces, mix it up with salads or nachos.

The fragrance & aura of an Indian Kathi Roll is unique & irresistible. The outer wrap of a Kathi Roll can be made with a Paratha or a Flatbread, you can use flour of your own choice, you can make the size of a kathi roll of your own choice, wonderful, isn’t it?

You can also choose wheat flour for a healthier alternative whereas we have made a paratha with all purpose flour for a crispier texture.

The paratha we have made is called by the name laccsha paratha, which involves a unique way of folding. Although you can see only 1 method to fold laccsha paratha, whereas in this blog post, we have shared laccsha paratha in 4 ways

You can make this easy to make snack for any small get together, birthday part, any inhouse party or even make the kids tiffin interesting with these rolls.

So go for it and never know, it may become your kid’s favourite snack.

STEP-WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF TOFU KATHI ROLLS RECIPE

MARINATION OF TOFU

Take a bowl and add tomato ketchup, green chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger garlic paste. Mix well.

Add tofu and coat well.

Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

PREPARATION OF DOUGH

Take flour, sugar, salt and oil in a bowl. Mix.

Add little water and knead into a tight dough. Cover and keep aside.

COOKING OF TOFU

Add oil in a pan and let it heat up. Add tofu pieces. Do not add the marinade sit at the bottom of the bowl this time.

Cook on high heat while stirring the pan. When tofu turns slightly brown in 2-3 minutes, add capsicum, carrot, onion, sweet corns, salt and pepper powder. Give it a mix. Also add the leftover marination sat at the bottom of the bowl.

Saute on high heat while stirring continuously for a minute or two. Don’t let the veggies loose their crunch. This is your stuffing. Keep aside.

MAKING OF PARATHAS

Divide the dough in 3 equal portions. Take one portion and roll it between your palms. Place a ball on clean surface slightly dusted with floor. Start rolling it with the help of a rolling pin. Apply oil and some flour over the surface of this disc.

Start cutting the disc into strips, using a knife or Pizza cutter, which must be as thin as possible.

Bring all the strips together making a kind of shredded log.

Now begin to roll the log inwards from one end to the last. Tuck one end in the middle of back side of the centre.

Roll it using a rolling pin.

Cook on tawa from both sides by applying oil.

ASSEMBLING OF TOFU KATHI ROLLS

Take the paratha but before that put a butter paper underneath. Arrange some of the stuffing in the very middle of the paratha. Place some thinly sliced onions.

Sprinkle bit of salt, black pepper powder, put some chopped coriander and pipe mayonnaise.

Roll the paratha tightly.

Then wrap it into a butter paper.

Enjoy. 

Tofu Kathi Rolls Recipe

blessmyfoodbypayal

Tofu Kathi Rolls: Spiced tofu, crisp veggies, tangy chutney wrapped in soft flatbread, creating a delicious, healthy, vegan snack.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 3 kathi rolls

Ingredients

  

PREPARATION OF STUFFING

FOR MARINATING TOFU

• 250 gram Tofu (cut into cubes)
• 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup
• 2 tbsp green chilli sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

FOR COOKING TOFU

• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup capsicum (juliennes)
• 1/2 cup carrot (juliennes)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 2 tbsp sweet corns
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/8 tsp salt

FOR MAKING PARATHA

• 2.5 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oil
• Water as required
• 2-3 tbsp flour for dusting
• 2-3 tbsp oil for frying parathas

FOR ASSEMBLING KATHI ROLLS

• Stuffing
• Parathas
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of black pepper powder
• Green coriander leaves (chopped)
• Mayonnaise for drizzling (we used vegan mayo)

Instructions

 

MARINATION OF TOFU

• Take a bowl and add tomato ketchup, green chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger garlic paste. Mix well.
• Add tofu and coat well.
• Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

PREPARATION OF DOUGH

• Take flour, sugar, salt and oil in a bowl. Mix.
• Add little water and knead into a tight dough.
• Cover and keep aside.

COOKING OF TOFU

• Add oil in a pan and let it heat up.
• Add tofu pieces. Do not add the marinade sit at the bottom of the bowl this time.
• Cook on high heat while stirring the pan.
• When tofu turns slightly brown in 2-3 minutes, add capsicum, carrot, onion, sweet corns, salt and pepper powder.
• Give it a mix.
• Also add the leftover marination sat at the bottom of the bowl.
• Saute on high heat while stirring continuously for a minute or two. Don't let the veggies loose their crunch.
• This is our stuffing. Keep aside.

MAKING OF PARATHAS

• Divide the dough in 3 equal portions.
• Take one portion and roll it between your palms.
• Place a ball on clean surface slightly dusted with floor.
• Start rolling it with the help of a rolling pin.
• Apply oil and some flour over the surface of this disc.
• Start cutting the disc into strips, using a knife or Pizza cutter, which must be as thin as possible.
• Bring all the strips together making a kind of shredded log.
• Now begin to roll the log inwards from one end to the last.
• Tuck one end in the middle of back side of the centre.
• Roll it using a rolling pin.
• Cook on tawa from both sides by applying oil.

ASSEMBLING OF TOFU KATHI ROLLS

• Take the paratha but before that put a butter paper underneath.
• Arrange some of the stuffing in the very middle of the paratha.
• Place some thinly sliced onions.
• Sprinkle bit of salt, black pepper powder, put some chopped coriander and pipe mayonnaise.
• Roll the paratha tightly.
• Then wrap it into a butter paper.
• Enjoy

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