Here’s a detailed recipe for making delicious homemade egg rolls (the Indian street-food style egg roll, often wrapped in a paratha).
Ingredients (Makes 4 Egg Rolls)
For the Paratha (or use ready-made parathas)
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
About ¾ cup water
For the Egg Filling
4 eggs
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Vegetable Filling
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, julienned
1 small carrot, grated or julienned
1 small capsicum (optional), thinly sliced
2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Sauces and Seasoning
Tomato ketchup
Chili sauce
Green chutney (optional)
Chaat masala
Black pepper
For Cooking
2–3 tbsp oil
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Step 1: Prepare the Dough
1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Add oil and rub it into the flour.
3. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.
4. Cover and rest for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
1. Slice onions very thinly.
2. Cut cucumber and carrot into thin strips.
3. Mix the vegetables in a bowl.
4. Sprinkle a little salt, black pepper, and chaat masala.
5. Keep aside.
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Step 3: Make the Parathas
1. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
2. Roll each into a thin circle.
3. Heat a tawa (griddle).
4. Cook each paratha for about 30 seconds per side.
5. Brush lightly with oil and cook until golden brown spots appear.
6. Set aside.
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Step 4: Prepare the Egg Layer
1. Beat one egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Heat a little oil on the tawa.
3. Pour the beaten egg onto the hot tawa and spread it slightly.
4. Immediately place a cooked paratha on top of the egg.
5. Press gently so the egg sticks to the paratha.
6. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
7. Flip carefully and cook another minute.
8. Repeat for the remaining rolls.
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Step 5: Assemble the Egg Roll
1. Place the egg-coated paratha on a plate with the egg side facing up.
2. Add a handful of the vegetable mixture in the center.
3. Drizzle ketchup, chili sauce, and green chutney if using.
4. Sprinkle chaat masala and black pepper.
5. Roll tightly.
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Step 6: Serve
Wrap the bottom half in parchment paper or foil for easy handling.
Serve immediately while hot.
Optional Additions
Chicken tikka strips
Seekh kebab pieces
Paneer tikka
Cheese slices
Mayonnaise or garlic sauce
These additions turn a simple egg roll into a more filling meal.
Quick Tip
For authentic Kolkata-style egg rolls, use a flaky paratha, plenty of onions, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a generous pinch of chaat masala before rolling.