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Spicy, stir-fried chicken tossed with aromatic Kerala spices, wrapped in a soft, warm flatbread. A beloved street food snack from the Malabar coast, perfect for a quick lunch or evening bite.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Chicken
Prepare the Roti Dough
Cook the Chicken Filling
Spicy, stir-fried chicken tossed with aromatic Kerala spices, wrapped in a soft, warm flatbread. A beloved street food snack from the Malabar coast, perfect for a quick lunch or evening bite.
This kerala recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 384.06 calories per serving with 24.75g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or lunch or dinner.
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Make the Rotis
Assemble the Rolls
Replace the chicken with 250g of paneer cubes, sautéed mushrooms, or boiled and mashed potatoes for a delicious vegetarian version.
Add 2 tablespoons of thick coconut milk to the filling at the end of cooking for a richer, creamier consistency.
Place a freshly cooked, thin omelette on the roti before adding the chicken filling for an extra layer of protein and flavor.
Use store-bought tortillas, chapatis, or even lettuce wraps for a quicker or low-carb alternative.
The chicken in this roll provides high-quality lean protein, which is crucial for muscle repair, growth, and maintaining a feeling of fullness.
This recipe uses traditional Kerala spices like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper, which are known for their powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supporting overall health.
The whole wheat roti is a great source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. This helps in providing a steady release of energy and aids in better digestion.
One Kerala Chicken Roll contains approximately 350-420 calories, depending on the size of the roti and the amount of oil used in the filling.
Yes, it can be a balanced and healthy meal. It provides lean protein from chicken, complex carbohydrates and fiber from the whole wheat roti, and essential nutrients from the spices and vegetables. To keep it healthy, use minimal oil.
Absolutely. The chicken filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors often meld and become even better overnight. Simply reheat before assembling the rolls.
It is best to store the chicken filling and the rotis separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 2 days. Assemble the rolls just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
To increase the heat, you can add more green chilies, increase the amount of black pepper powder, or add a pinch of a hotter red chili powder along with the Kashmiri variety.
Yes. To make it gluten-free, replace the whole wheat rotis with wrappers made from gluten-free flours like jowar (sorghum), bajra (pearl millet), or use store-bought gluten-free tortillas.
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