Warm Up with Perfectly Spiced Chicken Tikka Paratha Roll

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Islamabad: Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible Chicken Tikka Paratha Roll recipe! Succulent grilled chicken tikka, nestled in a warm, soft paratha, and drizzled with a zesty chutney—pure perfection in every bite!

For Chicken Tikka:

• Chicken (boneless cubes): 1 kg
• Yogurt: 1 cup
• Ginger garlic paste: 1 tbsp
• Cayenne pepper powder: 1 tbsp
• Tikka masala: 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Red food color: 1/2 tsp
• Oil (for cooking): 3 tbsp
• Heated coal: 1 piece
• Oil (for smoke): 1 tsp

For Green Sauce:

• Fresh coriander: 1 cup
• Mint leaves: 1/2 cup
• Garlic cloves: 3-4
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Water: 1/2 cup
• Mayonnaise: 1 cup

For Tamarind Sauce:

• Tamarind pulp: 2 cups
• Sugar: 1/2 cup
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
• Ginger powder: 1 tsp
• Red chili flakes: 1 tsp

For Assembly:

• Parathas: as needed
• Prepared chicken: as needed
• Cucumber (julienned): as needed
• Onion (sliced): as needed
• Tamarind sauce: as needed

Directions

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, cayenne pepper powder, tikka masala, lemon juice, salt, and red food color. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, add the marinated chicken, and cook until fully done. Once cooked, turn off the flame.
3. Smoke the Chicken: Place a heated coal piece in an aluminum cup in the center of the pan. Drizzle a bit of oil over the coal, cover the pan, and let it smoke for 1-2 minutes. Remove the coal afterward.
4. Prepare Green Sauce: Blend the coriander, mint leaves, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, and water until smooth. Mix in the mayonnaise using a whisk and set aside.
5. Prepare Tamarind Sauce: In a pan, cook the tamarind pulp, sugar, cumin seeds, red chili powder, ginger powder, and red chili flakes until the sauce thickens.
6. Assemble the Rolls: Lay a paratha flat, add a layer of the cooked chicken, followed by cucumber julienne and sliced onion. Drizzle with the prepared green and tamarind sauces. Roll the paratha tightly and serve.

Your Chicken Tikka Paratha Roll is now ready to enjoy!