MethodFor Filling:
- Microwave or blanche veggies, till just a bit cooked.
- Drain, transfer to a refrigerator, to chill.
- Add all seasoning ingredients, except cheese, keep aside.
For Covering:
- Mix oil, chillies and salt in plain flour
- Add enough water to knead into a smooth pliable dough.
- Knead on worksurface for 5-7 minutes till dough is very elastic.
- Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll into large paper thin rounds or chappatis.
- Use dry flour for dusting to aid rolling.
- Cut into 1 ˝ inch wide, 6 inch long strips.
- Put plenty of water to boil, add 1 tbsp. oil.
- Let in 5-6 strips at a time, allow to cook for 1 minute.
- Drain carefully onto a wire mesh.
- Cool strips, rubbing with very little oil, if required.
To Proceed:
- Place a strip on worksurface so as it won’t stick.
- Place layer of veggies on one end of strip.
- Spread this layer to one third of length of strip.
- Now carefully place some cheese at centre of this layer.
- Roll from this end, carefully, tightly, to make a stuffed cylinder.
- Either fasten end with a toothpick, or stick by moistening edges with water.
- Repeat for remaining strips and veggies.
- Arrange in a serving tray line with salad leaves or shredded cabbage.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or till required, after covering with a moist cloth.
- Serve chillied as pick-me-ups, with sauce, salsa, chutney or ketchup
Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: approx. 18-20 rolls (depending on size)
Shelflife: Best fresh and chilled
Ingredients: For Covering:
2 cups - plain flour
2 tbsp - oil
2 - green chillies, ground fine
salt to taste
For Veggie Filling:
1 - carrot, peeled, chopped into matchstick pieces
8 to 10 - french beans, chopped in above size
2 to 3 - asparagus, peeled, chopped as above
˝ - avocado, peeled, chopped as above
˝ - small yellow capsicum, chopped as above
˝ - small green capsicum, chopped as above
1 - onion, slivered thinly, sauted till light brown
For Seasoning:
1 - small green chilli
1 flake - garlic
1 small piece - ginger
2 to 3 pinches - black salt, powdered
1 tsp - red schezwan sauce
˝ tsp - soya sauce
˝ cup - grated cheese
salt to taste