When it comes to weight loss, wraps, rolls and frankies are a complete no-no because of their flour base and heavy oil. However, you can always give them a healthy twist and prepare your own healthy version like this one. This low-calorie frankie is prepared with fibre-rich sprouts and protein rich low-fat cottage cheese. It uses very little oil and thus can make for a healthy, yummy and filling evening snack. You may also want to carry this
healthy multi-grain cracker to the office.Ingredients:- 4 leftover wheat rotis (each 150 mm (6") diameter)
- To be mixed into the filling:
- 1 cup boiled mixed sprouts (moong, matki, chana, etc)
- 1/2 cup crumbled low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup thickly grated carrot
- 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 1 and 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 1 and 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- Salt to taste
To be mixed into the masala water:
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp chilli water
- 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
To be mixed into an onion mixture:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Warm a roti and place it flat on a dry surface.
- Drizzle one-fourth of the masala water and spread it evenly.
- Spread one-fourth of the stuffing in a single row in the centre of the roti.
- Sprinkle one-fourth of the onion mixture on it, roll it up tightly and seal it with a toothpick.
- Repeat steps one to four for 3 more frankies.
- Serve immediately.
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