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Tarla Dalal
10 December, 2024
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veg Frankie recipe | Mumbai street food veg Frankie | veg Frankie step by step | with 30 amazing images.
The Veg Frankie of Mumbai is now so famous that you can find Frankie stalls all over the country – in parks and beaches, on the street and in food courts.
A satiating snack that can be relished even on-the-go, the veg frankie is made by rolling up a tongue-tickling potato mixture inside roti wraps.
veg frankie is one of Mumbai’s most famous roadside foods and its a very appetising experience to watch the Frankie-wala deftly preparing one.
The rotis are made beforehand, but cooked again with butter before making the veg frankie. It’s not just the masaledar potato mixture that makes the Frankie so tasty but also the crunch of onions and the tangy masala water that’s sprinkled on it.
Every single ingredient – from the butter-cooked rotis to the tangy water, the crunchy onions and zesty Frankie masala – contributes to the flavour of the Mumbai style veg Frankie.
I would like to suggest to some tips to make the perfect veg 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.
Follow this authentic veg frankie recipe to recreate the magic in your own kitchen. There are many more variants of this versatile and handy snack, including Jain, Schezwan and Cheesy versions.
Try other famous roadside treats like the Vada Pav or Schezuan Chopsuey Dosa.
Enjoy veg Frankie recipe | Mumbai street food veg Frankie | veg Frankie | with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Veg Frankie, Mumbai Roadside Recipe recipe - How to make Veg Frankie, Mumbai Roadside Recipe
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
11 Mins
Total Time
31 Mins
Makes
4 frankies
Ingredients
For The Rotis
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 1/2 tsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
2 tsp butter for cooking
For The Veg Frankie Stuffing
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
3/4 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into Masala Water (makes Approx 1/4 Cup)
1 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
1/4 cup of water
Other Ingredients For Veg Frankie
4 tsp butter for cooking
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp frankie masala or chaat masala
For Serving
Method
For the rotis
- Combine plain flour, whole wheat flour, 1¼ tsp of oil and salt in a deep bowl and knead into a soft and pliable dough using enough water.
- Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Knead again using remaining oil for 1 minute.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll out each into approx 200 mm. (8") diameter thin circle.
- Heat a tava (griddle) and cook each roti lightly on both side on a medium flame for 1 minute and keep aside.
For the veg frankie stuffing
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for a 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes, chilli powder, garam masala, chaat masala, coriander and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
How to proceed to make veg frankie
- To maake veg frankie, place a roti on the tava (griddle) and cook on a medium flame using ½ tsp butter for 1 minute or till both sides turn light brown in colour. Keep aside.
- Heat ½ tsp butter on a tava (griddle), place ¼th of the stuffing and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Place the roti on a clean, dry surface, place the stuffing on one end of the roti, top with ¼ cup of onions, sprinkle 1½ tsp of masala water and ¼ tsp of chaat masala evenly over it.
- Roll it up tightly.
- Wrap the veg frankie in an aluminium foil/tissue paper.
- Repeat steps 1 to 5 to make 3 more veg frankies.
- Serve immediately with tomato sauce.
Variation:
- Cheese frankie: sprinkle 2 tbsp of grated processed cheese over the stuffing (at step no. 3 in the above recipe) and proceed as per the recipe.
- Schezuan frankie: simply smear 1½ tbsp of schezuan sauce, evenly on the roti (at step no. 3) and proceed as per the recipe.
- Paneer frankie: for the stuffing, replace ¾ cup of potatoes with ¾ cup of chopped paneer and proceed as per the recipe.
- Jain frankie: replace potatoes with equal quantities of raw banana for the stuffing and replace onions with equal quantities of cabbage in the recipe given above. You can add grated cheese over the stuffing to make it more flavourful.
Veg Frankie, Mumbai Roadside Recipe, How to make Veg Frankie Video by Tarla Dalal
Veg Frankie, Mumbai Roadside Recipe recipe with step by step photos
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To make the stuffing for Veg Frankie recipe | how to make Veg Frankie | Mumbai street food Veg Frankie | Veg Frankie | take a broad non-stick pan and put the butter into it and heat it up till the butter melts lightly.
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Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.You can easily make the ginger-garlic paste at home.
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Now, add the potatoes into the pan. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher or with your hands before you put them in the non stick pan.
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Add the chilli powder to spice up the stuffing of Veg Frankie.
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Add the garam masala. This spice mix is the soul of Indian cuisine.
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Add chaat masala for the desired tanginess.
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Add the coriander for a refreshing flavor and aftertaste.
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Add the salt to taste.
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Mix well and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Keep this Veg Frankie stuffing aside.
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To make the Onion Masala Mixture for Veg Frankie, take a bowl and add the chopped onions into it.
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Add the chilli powder for the spice.
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Add the dried mango powder (amchur) to zing up the mixture.
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Finally, add the salt to taste.
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Mix all the ingredients well and keep the Onion Masala Mixture for Veg Frankie aside.
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To make Masala Water for Veg Frankie, take a small bowl and add the water into it.
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Add the chilli powder for the spice.
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Similarly, add the dried mango powder (amchur).
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Add the flavorfully rich garam masala.
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Finally, add the salt to taste.
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Mix well with the help of a spoon and keep aside Masala Water for Veg Frankie.
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To make Chillies in vinegar for Veg Frankie, take a bowl and add 1 tbsp of vinegar into it.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Mix it up well and keep Chillies in vinegar for Veg Frankie aside.
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To make the Veg Frankie, place a roti on a clean dry surface. You can make the Rotis for Wraps and rolls easily at home. It is advisable to use lightly cooked rotis with golden brown spots. Overcooked rotis will taste awful.
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In the centre of the roti, spread ¼ th of the potato stuffing in a single row. You can divide the mixture into 4 portions before you start making the Veg Frankie.
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Drizzle ¼th of the masala water over the mixture with the help of a spoon. You can increase the quantity of the masalas in the masala water if you want to make your Veg Frankie hotter and spicier.
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Spread 1 tsp of chillies in the vinegar evenly over it.
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Add the Onion Masala Mixture.
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Roll it up tightly to complete the Veg Frankie. Make sure that the stuffing doesn't fall off from the ends.
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Wrap a tissue paper or aluminium foil around the Veg Frankie | Mumbai street food Veg Frankie | Veg Frankie | to seal it and to be able to hold it.
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Repeat the steps with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more Veg Frankie.
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Serve the veg Frankie | Mumbai street food veg Frankie | immediately with ketchup or any other dip of your choice.
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Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher or with your hands before you put them in a non stick pan.
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It is advisable to use lightly cooked rotis with golden brown spots. Overcooked rotis will taste awful.
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Wrap a tissue paper or aluminium foil around the frankie to seal it and to be able to hold it.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 267 cal |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Fat | 11.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 11.3 mg |
| Sodium | 48.5 mg |
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Shweta gupta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I used whole wheat flour(atta) instead of maids?, If not....plz tell the required changes....
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Shweta, yes ofcourse you can use whole wheat rotis.
Vanita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Tarlaji your all the recipes are awesome. I am pure vegetarian it helps me a lot to try ur recipes. In some recipes pls tell us the substitute also so it will ne more easier for us. Regards
Amreen
March 13, 2025, midnight
I Like it. it''s awesome
Amreen
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hemina shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thks for this receipe, I hv tried it as some variation in Pattice by adding in potato,mutter,carrot,, capsicum,cheez and paneer with little poha and breadcrumbs..it was delicious by adding pudina coriander chutney and sauce on surface (base)of Frankie roti..it added the good flavour. Thks Hemina
Annu Bothra
March 13, 2025, midnight
Deepika khatri
March 13, 2025, midnight
I liked it recipe but as we r living in village type area so here Frankie masala is not available here.so which ingredient should I use son behalf of it... please tell.....
Tejas maroo
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have read it . It is easy now to make one would surely try it .thanks ??_x0001FAF6_
Dipti
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Dipti , we are delighted you loved the Veg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Hemali
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi! Mam it''s really very easy and nice method my son''s favorite..I tried and he was very happy to eat it.. very tasty n delicious Frankie.. thank you..
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Hemali, we are delighted you and your son loved the Veg Frankie recipe and it came out perfectly. Well done! Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
kushi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hema
March 13, 2025, midnight
It''s awesome! Best wax no green chutney required as many of my friends make like that but couldn''t make it like outside one. This is perfect! Though I couldn''t figure out how to make it that finch of sour taste like outside one. And I tried potato and paneer both! Both were simply too good!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Hema, We are happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out.. Happy Cooking !!
Zelia Mehta
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe and it turned to be yummy
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Zelia , we are delighted you loved the Veg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Vijay more
March 13, 2025, midnight
This seems to be quick n simple recepie of franky being dad i make it for my kids n they like it very much thank u
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Vijay, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Maithili
March 13, 2025, midnight
Enjoyed making this frankie Thanx
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Maithili, We are happy you enjoyed the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
priyanka kuwar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello mam.i tried this recipe. Nd it was so easy to make nd tasty to lovely recipe.
Foodie #686361
March 13, 2025, midnight
where masala water is used then? it is not mentioned.
Reena
March 13, 2025, midnight
This seems to have a perfect recipe of Frankie. Thank you for such a wonderful recepie.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Reeena , we are delighted you loved the Veg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Varsha maru
March 13, 2025, midnight
It were yummy mouth watering????
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Varsha , we are delighted you loved the Veg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
Priti
March 13, 2025, midnight
It''s yummy
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Priti , we are delighted you loved the Veg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
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March 13, 2025, midnight
payal
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe...nd loved it taste..thankuu
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Payal , we are delighted you loved theVeg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Foodie #642312
March 13, 2025, midnight
receipe is yummy tasted ekdum good but 1 query when to add tomatoes if we want???
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
If you wish to add tomatoes you can add them after the onions, do try it Happy Cooking !!!
darshu79
March 13, 2025, midnight
The method is simple. I love frankies but whatever we get outside is not at all healthy. I tried this receipe at home and everybody just loved it. Its easy to cook with all the ingredients we have at home. The taste was almost the same the we get outside. Everybody liked it including me. It was just YUMMY.
Foodie #529313
March 13, 2025, midnight
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yelmate nilam
March 13, 2025, midnight
Its really tasty & yummy..........i liked it very much.....enjoyed a lot...
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Yelmate , we are delighted you loved the Veg Frankie recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking
Krunal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Will this receipie for roti makes roi like roadstyle frankie roti
Aparna Shailesh Panshikar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dimple shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dimple, thanks for the feedback. Would love to hear from you again.
vriddhi kukreja
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Vriddhi, thanks for your feedback.
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