My first memory of Kolkata egg roll was not in Kolkata but in Shillong, a hill station where I grew up. We didn’t have this roll as a street food all-year round but it would always be available during Durga Puja. Every Durga Puja pandal has multiple food stalls and at least one of them would definitely serve egg roll. All the four days of Durga Puja meant too much indulging in those food stalls and I would have at least one egg roll everyday.
What kind of Paratha you need in Kolkata Egg Roll?
It’s a layered paratha prepared with all-purpose flour. You can surely use whole-wheat flour. The taste will obviously change a bit based on that. Fry the paratha in a cast iron pan as it helps in creating a lovely golden crust on the paratha.
What filling goes in Kolkata Egg Roll?
Kolkata Egg Roll can have different kind of fillings. The most popular one is a simple salad of thinly sliced red onion and cucumber with some green chili for heat and cilantro for refreshing flavor. A hint of chaat masala and lemon juice to bring it all together! Apart from this filing, you can also find chicken or mutton filled egg roll.
Key points to remember while preparing layered paratha?
Prepare the dough with all-purpose flour, water salt and sugar. The dough needs to be soft and pliable. It’s extremely important to let the dough cover and rest for 30 minutes before you shape the layered paratha. Resting the dough at every step allows it to relax and makes it easy to roll.
How many eggs you need?
1 egg per egg roll is needed.
Can you freeze the paratha?
Absolutely yes! All you need to do is shape the paratha, roll it and fry it mildly (without any oil) on both the sides. Let it cool completely before you place it in a zip pouch or any tight container. You can freeze it up to 3 months. When you are ready to prepare the egg roll, just thaw the frozen paratha. Prepare the filling and fry it with egg in a hot skillet with oil. Although the traditional method is to prepare the wrap with layered paratha, you could definitely serve it with a plain paratha too. I have tried various different types of wraps and rolls but in my mind, this easy Kolkata Egg Roll will always hold a very special place. It always takes me back to good old childhood days of Durga Puja Season!
Link to other Indian Street Food you might want to try:
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Samosa with peas and potatoes
Vada Pav
