Kati roll
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Kati roll is a street-available fast food popular in Kolkata, India. In Kolkata, it is thought to be introduced by Nizam's, a restaurant in the city noted for its Mughlai food[citation needed]. In Mumbai, it is similar to a frankie.
It is said that the kati roll was the result of some quick thinking on a busy day. Apparently, on that particular day, the number of people asking for kebab and parathas far outstripped the number of plates available, or the pace at which the plates could be washed and recycled. It was decided to wrap the kebab in parathas, and in the process, reduce the number of plates required by half.
The basic kati roll begins with paratha toasted on a tava. Whipped egg is poured in the tava's center and carefully topped with the bread. Fried vegetables are roasted in butter and stuffed inside. To finish, spices, including red onion slivers and lime, are sprinkled on top. Spicy potatoes, paneer, chicken tikka or mutton can also be ingredients stuffed inside. At certain outlets, the kati comes wrapped around a non-greasy rumali roti.
Other famous establishments that serve kati rolls in Kolkata include Badshah with the original branch near New Market, Bedouin with its original branch at Gariahat and Dhaba at Ballygunge Phari. It is now available throughout most of West Bengal at roadside kiosks and restaurants.
The kati roll has become acclaimed around the world. The Kati Roll Company, in New York City, with branches at 99 MacDougal Street in the West Village, 49 West 39th Street in Midtown, and most recently at 24 Poland Street in London, are proof of their popularity.
The kati roll cannot be found as easily in Los Angeles, but a chicken variation can be found at Akbar Cuisine of India in Pasadena. In San Francisco, kati rolls can be found at Kasa Indian Eatery on 18th Street in the Castro/Dolores Park neighborhood - http://kasaindian.com.
In Bangalore, kati rolls have have been popularized by KaatiZone, a chain of fast-food restaurants.
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