Vegetable Frankie

Frankie is the most popular fast food on the streets of Mumbai. The one I liked the most is near my house at Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Frankie is a crepe filled with spicy & tangy stuffing of potatoes, vegetables and dry mango powder (Amchur). The other variations for stuffing is paneer. But the recipe I am sharing here is typical Bamabiyaa style Frankie. There are also various style of making the Crepe batter. One can also use ready Tortilla, but for authentic Frankie try out the crepe batter as suggested below.

No. of servings: 6 persons
Preparation Time: 30 mins

Stuffing:


Ingredients for Stuffing:

• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• ¼ tsp Cumin seeds
• 7 medium size Potatoes (boiled & mashed)
• 2 medium size Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 small Green Bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Tomato puree
• 3 tsp Garlic paste
• ½ tsp Ginger paste
• ½ tsp Green chilly paste
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp Red chilly powder
• 3 tsp Garam Masala
• ¼ cup finely chopped Coriander
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt as per taste

Method for stuffing:

• Heat oil in a pan and then add mustard seeds and let it splutter & then add cumin seeds
• Now add onion and saute till it becomes translucent
• Add ginger, chilly & garlic paste and stir for 2 mins
• Then add tomato puree followed by red chilly powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt and cook it for 5 mins
• Now add mashed potatoes and then finally Bell pepper and coriander.
• Mix well.

Crepe Batter:


Ingredients for Crepe Batter:

• 2½ cup White/All purpose Flour (Maida)
• 5 tbsp Gram flour (Besan)
• 2 cups Water
• Pinch of Salt

Method for Crepe Batter:

• Mix all the above ingredients thoroughly except water.
• Now slowly add water with simultaneously stirring the batter so that no lumps are formed.

Note:

• If required adjust the water to get the consistency as that of Dosa Batter (i.e. neither too thick nor too liquidy)

Seasoning:


Ingredients for Seasoning:

• ½ cup Dates & Tamarind paste (Kahjur Imli Chutney)
• ½ cup Mint coriander chutney (Phudina Chutney)
• Frankie Powder (4tbsp dry mango powder (Amchur) + 2 tbsp black salt (Snachal) + 1 tbsp Red chilly Powder)
• 1 Onion (long & thin slices)
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese (optional)

Note:

• One can also use Apple sauce in place of Dates & Tamarind Paste (Khajur Imli Chutney)

Final Steps:




How to proceed:

• Heat the pan on medium heat
• Now spread the batter like dosa or omlette or crepe
• After approx 30 secs flip the crepe (do not wait till it turns completely brown)
• Take approx 1 tsp of Mint coriander chutney & spread on the crepe
• Similarly spread 1 tsp of Khajur Imli Chutney
• Sprinkle little bit of Frankie powder
• Place the stuffing in the centre of the crepe as shown in the picture
• Garnish it with onion, Frankie powder and cheese as per taste
• Wrap it up and enjoy hot Frankie with or without Tomato Ketchup