Bombay Frankie {Indian Burrito}

This easy and delicious Bombay frankie recipe is perfect portable Indian food. Packed with roasted veggies, fresh salad and cool chutney. 

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• Bombay Frankie {Indian Burrito)

As if we all don’t have a lot going on, we moved out of our house. That’s right, we agreed to sell our house before the lockdown started. However, it was all touch and go for a few weeks. Then all of a sudden, we found out on the Monday that it was all set to go through by the Friday! Absolutely nuts. Clearing out a house, while also having two kids at home was insane. Never do it. 

Somehow, we got it done. Now, I’m writing this while overlooking the farmland from our rental house. It all feels like a blur. Once we had all our stuff in storage (waiting for the shipping companies to start operating), we sat down in the rental house exhausted. I had no desire to make any food, so we turned to our favourite take away place for some great Indian food. Unlike most curry houses in the UK, this place doesn’t serve you a Tikka Masala and rice. No, they sell regional Indian food. My word is it tasty. Dry meat curry? Yup, I’ll have that. Want a full-on Thali, this is the place to go.

However, they also have one item on their menu I just had to try when I first found the restaurant; a Frankie. Now, a Bombay Frankie could also be known as an Indian burrito or Indian wrap. In any case, it uses a roti to wrap around a selection of delicious fillings. Perfect if you want a quick lunch or a new way of having a Indian curry.

So, how to make a burrito Indian style? Start with a roti, you can find them in most grocery stores. If not, check out this recipe. Next, you will want to decide on your main filling. In this recipe, I’m going vegetarian with a potato base and roasted chickpeas and cauliflower filling. Finally, you need some good sauces. I’m using my cilantro and mint chutney and kachumber to provide a great hit of flavour and additional fresh crunch to my version of a Bombay Frankie. 

Do yourself a favour the next time you are entertaining people with promises of an Indian or even burritos. Add Frankies to your table and dig in.

Much love

-Matt

Ingredients

• Roti wraps
• Cauliflower head cut into florets
• Chickpeas
• White potatoes
• Turmeric powder
• Curry powder
• Olive oil
• Chaat Masala
• Salt

Instructions

• Peel, chop and boil the potatoes for 15 min. Enough time for the potato to easily be mashed with a fork. Drain but reserve about ½ a cup of water. Add in the curry powder, turmeric, the reserved water and a pinch of salt. Cover and set aside. 
• Turn your oven to 350F. On a baking tray mix the cauliflower, chickpeas, Chaat masala and olive oil. Ensure everything is coated and bake in the oven for about 25min. Give it a stir after about 15min. 
• Heat your roti and then assembly. Spread a thin layer of the potato mash on the base of the roti. Then add your roasted veggies and any other fillings you like. 

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Tips and Variations

How to make a meat Indian burrito

For a simple adaption, add some chicken or beef. Give either a chicken breast of beef a rub in curry powder and then grill and pan fry. For more fun, use a tandoori and yogurt marinade for very tender chicken. 

Topping ideas

Kachumber and Cilantro Mint chutney are good options. Other good options are spinach, grated carrot (in moderation), and red onions.

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• Kachumber – a great fresh salad for a rich dish
• Cilantro Mint Chutney – A cool and spicy sauce
• Pistachio Lassi – A creamy and cool drink
• Roti – A delicious flatbread from Cooking with Manali

Pairings

Drinks

Check out this recipe for a Pistachio Lassi

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