Kati roll

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Kati roll or kati jabab roll or, roll is a street-side fast food popular in Kolkata, India. In Kolkata, it was introduced by Nizam's, a restaurant in the city noted for its Mughlai food^{[citation needed]}. In Mumbai, it is similar to a frankie.

It is said that the kati roll was the result of some quick thinking on a busy day. Apparently, on that particular day, the number of people asking for kebeb and parathas far outstripped the number of plates available, or the pace at which the plates could be washed and recycled. It was decided to wrap the kebab in parathas, and in the process, reduce the number of plates required by half.

The basic Kati roll begins with paratha toasted on a tava. Whipped egg is poured in the tava's center and carefully topped with the bread. Fried vegetables are roasted in butter and stuffed inside. To finish, spices, including red onion slivers and lime, are sprinkled on top.

Spicy potatoes, lamb, or chicken tikka, can also be ingredients stuffed inside.

At certain outlets, the kati comes wrapped around a non-greasy rumali roti. Other famous joints that serve kati rolls in Kolkata include Badshah with the original branch near New Market and Bedouin with its original branch at Gariahat. It is now available throughout most of West Bengal at roadside kiosks and restaurants.

Kati roll has become acclaimed around the world. The Kati Roll restaurant near NYU, and the famous 'The Kathi's' in New Delhi (locations in Saket, Khan Market, DLF, Vasant Kunj) are proof of their popularity.