How many calories does one Aloo Frankie  have?

One Aloo Frankie  gives 263 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 138 calories, proteins account for 19 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 110.7 calories.  One  serving of Aloo Frankie  provides about 13.1 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Aloo Frankie recipe makes 4 frankies.

263 calories for 1 frankie of Aloo Frankie (  Wraps and Rolls), Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Carbohydrates 34.6g, Protein 4.8g, Fat 12.3g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Aloo Frankie (  Wraps and Rolls).

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Our very own roll, from the streets of Mumbai, the Aloo Frankie is the perfect snack for everyone! Aloo Frankie is exciting, super tasty, filling and easy to make – name your need and it will fit the bill. 

The chatpata, spicy taste of the Mumbai street food Aloo Frankie makes it an ideal street food, the best accompaniment to friendly banter. While the potato stuffing makes it filling, the onion masala mixture and masala water give it the tongue-tickling taste and classic crunch. 

I would like to suggest to some tips to make the perfect Aloo Frankie recipe. 1. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher or with your hands before you put them in a non stick pan. 2. It is advisable to use lightly cooked rotis with golden brown spots. Overcooked rotis will taste awful. 3. Wrap a tissue paper or aluminium foil around the frankie to seal it and to be able to hold it. 

We show you the 4 detailed steps of the main parts of making the aloo Frankie. 1. Making the masala water 2. Making the onion masala mixture 3. Chillies in vinegar mixture for Potato Frankie. 4. Stuffing for Aloo Frankie. 

This filling snack of Aloo Frankie can be easily made at home, and you can even pack it in the kids dabba for school or office. You can also alter the spice levels to suit kids or elders, as required. 

Enjoy it hot or cold, at home or on-the-go, in any case you are sure to love the Aloo Frankie!

Try our other recipes for wraps and lose yourself in the joy of biting into a sumptuous Indian and International flavours.

Is Aloo Frankie healthy?

Yes, this is healthy for some and not for others.

Let's understand the ingredients.

What's good ?

Rotis made from whole wheat flour. Whole Wheat flour (gehun ka atta)  : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin in Onions promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 

Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrients which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

What's the problem?

Potatoes (Aloo) : Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates which can lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes and obesity. Potatoes are recommended for malnourished children and people with low weight. See full details on why potatoes are bad for you.  

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Aloo Frankie ?

Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates which can lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes and obesity.

Can healthy individuals have Aloo Frankie ?

Yes. Just cut the potatoes used by a bit.