Toasted bread, shredded chicken, with the sweetness of corn and crunchy onions on every bite, and mixed in a creamy mayo dressing! What more can you ask for? A sandwich which hardly needs any effort, is satisfying, wholesome, and definitely filling.

This is one of a kind Indian style chicken sandwich (without the masalas though!) which is very common as a street food in India. You can use rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but if not available then substitute it with boiled chicken cooked with salt and pepper. I’ve tried to keep this sandwich simple by skipping the masala flavors while being tasty & fresh, so that it can be equally enjoyed by kids and adults. And the best part is, its super easy to make!

How to customize your sandwich?

1. Bread – you may use any bread for this recipe, like multigrain or brioche.
2. Corn – Both fresh & frozen works, or you may omit it altogether if you do not like corn.
3. Spicy sauce –I’ve used sriracha sauce for that extra spice kick! You can substitute with any chili sauce of your choice, or even skip it.
4. Veggies – Vegetables like celery, bell peppers, carrots all go well with this sandwich.
5. How to serve? You can serve the chicken filling on bread as a sandwich, tortilla as a wrap, or as a healthy alternative like lettuce wraps. Want to get creative? Serve them as a topper on crackers, a crunchy appetizer!

I have served this sandwich for many gatherings and evening parties, and has always been a hit. Do try it out and let me know your feedback in the comments section.

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

Interested in other Sandwich recipes? Check these out:

1. Paneer Sandwich with Cilantro Sesame sauce
2. Veggie Sandwich with Goat Cheese
3. Roasted Chicken Sandwich with Green Delight Sauce
4. BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw
5. Crispy Fish Burger

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Chicken and Corn Sandwich

Looking for an easy sandwich recipe? I’m sure thisChicken and Corn sandwich would turn out to be a favorite! It’s easy, deliciousand a quick fix meal for your lunch box ideas or busy days.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Indian

Keyword chicken sandwich, corn, sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 6 bread slices (of your choice, I have used brioche)
• 1 cup rotisserie / boiled chicken (shredded)
• ½ of a medium sized onion (finely chopped)
• ½ cup corn
• ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce / chili sauce
• ½ tsp pepper
• Salt (as required)
• Butter or ghee (as required, optional)

Instructions

• In a bowl, prepare the sandwich filling by combining the shredded chicken with onion, corn, cilantro, mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha sauce, salt and pepper. Keep aside.
• If using a toaster, toast the bread slices in it and then spread the sandwich filling.
• If using a panini maker, spread the filling onto the bread slices and toast the sandwich.
• Serve hot with pickle and some ketchup. Enjoy!!

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One of the most sought-after recipe questions from my friends and followers is “healthy veg alternatives” to common meat recipes, especially from young parents. Kids nowadays get quickly obsessed with chicken n meat dishes a lot and fall prey to junk food so easily that they hardly eat any vegetables. Parents on the other hand (the working ones in particular) struggle to find time and patience to cook healthy and balance their diet, ending up surrendering to their kids’ choices. And the struggle continues…!

Finding exact alternatives to popular meat recipes is difficult, but you can always try substituting. One such dish which led me to write this post was, Gyro… an absolute favorite Greek food which I love to order at restaurants! The warmness of the pita bread wrapped around a generous filling of meat, fresh onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce, is something I crave for when I see it on the menu.

The real task I had in hand today was to find the right alternative for the “meat” in this recipe. While browsing through all my options, I came across cauliflower which is a common veg replacement for meat. Add bell peppers to it, and you have a winner combo! So instead of going for the original recipe and just replacing the meat, I thought of giving this dish an entire makeover with a fusion of flavours & textures while sticking to the roots of its origins.

Cauliflower and bell peppers give a nice charred taste when spiced with chili powder, pepper, cumin, and then roasted. Crispy roasted potatoes taste soo good that I mostly end up eating them right from the oven, and hardly get any to stuff it in my pita bread. Homemade creamy tangy tzatziki sauce is the star of the dish which brings together the flavours from all the ingredients. Wrap all the above veggies along with some freshly sliced onions, tomatoes & olives altogether… you have the best dinner wrap!

Here are some tips to make a great Tzatziki Sauce:

• The original recipe calls for Greek yogurt, but you can always use regular yogurt which works fine.
• Dill leaves if unavailable can be substituted with mint leaves, you can even try a combination of both which tastes good too.
• The key to making a thick-n-creamy Tzatziki sauce is to get rid of the water from the cucumber. Before adding to the yogurt, squeeze out all the water from cucumber after grating it and mixing it with salt, and resting for 10-15 minutes —> pro-tip.

These veg gyros makes a great healthy weeknight dinner, and is a perfect choice to fit in your schedule on any busy day. I highly recommend you guys to try this out and let me know your reviews in the comment section below.

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

Intersted in more wrap recipes? Check out my Roasted Chickpeas Hummus Wrap & Mediterranean Chicken Pita Wrap with Cilantro Tahini Sauce.

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Veg Gyros

Veg Gyros… loaded with Roasted Cauliflower, Bell Peppers n
Potatoes, drizzled in a Creamy Tzatziki Sauce. The Perfect Healthy Wrap…!!!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword greek, gyro, hummus wrap

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Author Akhila

Ingredients

For the tzatziki sauce / cucumber yogurt sauce

• 1 medium sized cucumber (peeled)
• 1 cup yogurt / Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic (finely chopped)
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp mint (finely chopped - optional)
• Salt
• Pepper

For the wrap

• 1 medium sized cauliflower (cut into florets)
• 2 red bell peppers (sliced)
• 2 potatoes (sliced)
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt (as required)
• Olive oil (as required)
• 2 to matoes (sliced)
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pickled olives
• Pickled beets or turnip (optional)

Instructions

For the tzatziki sauce / cucumber yogurt sauce

• Grate the cucumber, mix with a pinch of salt and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes. This technique helps to drain out maximum water from the cucumber.
• A handful at a time either using a cheese cloth, paper towel, or your hands, tightly squeeze the grated cucumber to remove the water, and keep aside.
• Into a bowl, mix the cucumber with yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mint and dill leaves. Stir to combine well and adjust salt as needed. Refrigerate it for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Leftovers can be refrigerated and used within 3 days.

For the wrap

• Preheat oven to 425-degree Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Roast the veggies: Onto one of the lined baking sheets, toss the cauliflower florets and bell peppers with olive oil, chili powder, cumin powder, pepper and salt. Make sure to coat the veggies evenly with spices.
• Place the sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. Turn/flip the veggies and cook for 10 more minutes.
• Do not overcrowd the pan, instead roast veggies in batches.
• Make potato fries: Roast potatoes in the other lined baking sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper for 15 minutes. Flip them and cook on the other side for another 15 more minutes.
• Prepare the Tzatziki sauce while the veggies are roasting and keep aside (instructions above).
• Prepare fresh veggies: In the meantime, slice onion and tomatoes, drizzle with lemon juice and set aside.
• Assembling: To assemble, equally stuff the warm roti / naan / pita with the grilled veggies, fries, tomatoes, sliced onions, olives, and drizzle on top with tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

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A veggie loaded wrap spiced up with chaat masala, tangy tomato ketchup, green herb sauce, and pickled chilies; all rolled together to make a delicious wrap of your dreams – Yes, the Frankie!!!

The food culture of India has its roots from a variety of cuisines of its subcontinent, ranging from Royal Hindu & Mughal dishes all the way to traditional & native street foods. Street food popularity has gained ground over the years, and with the onset of social media, internet, and easy accessibility of information about the best places to dine, more are more customers are exploring the tastes of the street. In the earlier days, it was only the locals or working class who knew about their favorite nearby stalls, but now with the help of food blogs, millions of YouTube videos, and lately the upcoming trend of food series on Netflix n Amazon, people are ready to travel all around the world to savor these mouth-watering dishes which they have to offer. Also, the wide range of customers from both the corporate and non-corporate worlds are demanding quality food, hygiene conditions, cheaper price and obviously a quick-n-fast food like service, which none other than these road side eateries can offer, beating their expectations.

Street food is no more just a means of living; it’s an art, passion, tradition, and an identity. It’s also a great source of income, people are ready to pay and where there is good food, there is good money. Street food is all about authenticity, variety and taste.

Every state has its own popular street dish and Frankies are the pride of Mumbai streets, from the hearts of Maharashtra. Although it is quite common across India, Frankie is a north Indian delicacy. It is like an Indian style taco or a Veggie burrito with the exclusion of rice from its ingredients. The highlight of a veg Frankie is its potato stuffing, and its flavor binding element is the Chaat masala.

Chaat masala is a tangy, spicy, salty masala powder which elevates the flavor of your dish with an authentic taste. It is made from a range of spices including mango powder, coriander seeds, black pepper, asafoetida, Himalayan black salt, cumin seeds, dried mint and ground ginger.

Boiled and mashed potatoes spiced with chaat masala along with fresh vegetables, herbs, cilantro mint chutney, tangy ketchup, pickled chilies and cheese, completes this wrap. You can use your choice of roti or bread and also all your favorite add-on veggies like julienned carrots and bell peppers. The meatier variations of Frankie with paneer or non-veg ingredients are equally popular and favored on the streets.

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

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Veg Frankie

A veggie loaded wrap spiced up with chaat masala, tangy tomato ketchup, green herb sauce, and pickled chilies; all rolled together to make a delicious wrap of your dreams, Presenting to you the Famous Street Food from the Hearts of Mumbai – Frankie…!!!  

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword frankie, indian, wrap

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Author Akhila

Ingredients

For the potato masala

• 2 large potatoes (boiled and mashed)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1-2 green chilies (chopped)
• ½ inch sized ginger (crushed)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• Oil (as required)
• Salt (as required)
• Handful of cilantro leaves (finely chopped)

For the green chilly vinegar

• 2 green chilies (chopped)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt

For the green chutney

• 1 big handful of cilantro leaves
• 1 small handful of mint leaves (optional)
• 1 shallot
• 1 garlic
• 1-2 tbsp yogurt
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt (as required)

For assembling the frankie

• Roti / tortilla
• Ghee / butter (as required)
• tomato ketchup (as required)
• Veggies: onions (chopped), cabbage (sliced)
• Mozzarella cheese (grated)
• Chaat masala
• Oil (as required)

Instructions

• To prepare the potato masala: Heat oil in a pan on medium flame; add garlic, ginger and green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes until aromatic.
• Add mashed potatoes, followed by turmeric powder, chili powder, chaat masala and salt. Mix the spices and potatoes, check for seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes. Top with cilantro leaves and keep aside. Allow it to cool completely.
• To prepare the green chilly vinegar: Mix all the ingredients for green chilly vinegar in a small bowl. Keep aside and allow it to rest for at least 2 hrs before using. The leftovers can be refrigerated and used for up to 2 days.
• To prepare the green chutney: Grind all the ingredients for green chutney, into a smooth fine paste. Check for the seasoning.
• To make the frankies: Smear a little oil on your palm and prepare cylindrical shaped potato masala patties (as shown in the picture) by rolling it in your palms. Keep aside.
• Prep the roti / tortilla by applying a little ghee / butter on both sides. If you are using a previously prepped roti / tortilla, heat it on a pan once.
• On a flat surface, lay the rotis and apply tomato ketchup on the top and spread it evenly to form a thin layer. Add the chopped onions and cabbage evenly. Place the prepared potato patty on the center of the roti and drizzle chilly vinegar and a spoonful of green chutney over the patty evenly. Sprinkle a pinch of chaat masala over it and finally, top it with grated cheese.
• Now carefully fold the roti from one edge to the other, rolling it to form the frankie and secure it with toothpicks. Slice it into equal halves.
• Serve the frankies with leftover green chutney or tomato ketchup. Enjoy!

Notes

• Chaat masala can be bought from any local Indian or Asian grocery stores. 
• Allow the green chilly vinegar to rest and infuse for at least 2 hrs after preparation, so that the flavors set in.

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I am a Huge Fan of Wraps and Tacos! I guess that would be obvious with my Indian roots and my love for the flavours of Rotis, Chapatis n breads. My previous post was all about Hummus, I also did talk about my upcoming recipe, and the variety foods you could make by incorporating hummus. There are a thousand reasons to love it, but if I am to list out my top picks, then this recipe which is my newest obsession would be flying high among them all. It’s a fusion of Mediterranean and Indian flavours; creamy hummus and a crunchy garam masala flavored roasted chickpeas, a match made in heaven!!

These are incredibly easy to make and works perfect as a meal prep recipe too. It’s a protein packed filling meal, and to all the non-veg lovers out there… you wouldn’t even believe this dish is vegetarian, it’s soo good! The wraps can be rolled and sliced into half as pinwheels which you can serve at parties & picnics or even pack into kids lunch boxes.

Substitute/Add chicken or meat with the chickpeas, n there’s another great combo. For the hummus, you can buy it readily from the stores or else DIY with my creamy hummus recipe here, which is what I love to do always as I can serve it many ways; as a dip, wrap or platter.

I have prepared this hummus wrap dish on many occasions over the last few months, and each time it turned out to be a super hit, equally loved by veg & non-vegetarians. This recipe might doubtfully look to be a chickpea overload, but why not? After all it’s healthy and vegetarian right? So go ahead, give these wraps a try and if you have any new combinations, let me know in the comment section below.

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Roasted Chickpeas Hummus Wrap

Crunchy Garam Masala Flavored Chickpeas, Hummus & a Veggie Salad… wrapped in a Pita… Healthy, Delicious n a Protein packed Power Meal…!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword hummus wrap, roasted chickpeas, roll

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry chickpeas
• 2 cups water
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt (as required)
• Hummus
• 1 cucumber
• 1 tomato
• 1 red onion
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Cilantro leaves (garnish)
• Pita bread

Instructions

• Soak chickpeas overnight to rehydrate and increase its volume. Drain and rinse well before cooking.
• Pressure cook the washed chickpeas with a pinch of salt and water, for 3 whistles. Take the cooker off the flame, and allow it to rest till the pressure subsides. Take of the lid and reserve some of the cooked liquid, drain the rest.
• Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Arrange the chickpeas on a baking sheet. Toss in olive oil, garam masala, pepper and a generous amount of salt to coat the chickpeas well.
• Roast for 40-45 minutes until they crisp up, stir half way through the cooking.
• Chop veggies and mix with lemon juice and salt. Keep aside.
• Warm pita breads in a pan or microwave/oven to make them soft.
• Spread hummus, top with roasted chickpeas and veggies. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Roll into a wrap and enjoy!

Notes

1. Substitute pita bread with tortilla / naan / breads of your choice, and veggies with your favorites.
2. For non-vegetarians, chicken or meat can be added as toppings and make a great combo.

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I am a huge fan of Mediterranean food… be it the wraps, gyros, falafels, or the even more exotic Kebabs, Kabsahs, & Mansafs. My childhood memories of the Middle East still tickle my taste buds and that’s probably the reason why I’m so fond of their delicious cuisine. After moving back to India at a very young age I had almost forgotten the taste of Mediterranean food, until Shawarma became popular in my hometown and various joints started popping up. I have always felt that your tongue and your memories are soo connected, in fact recently I got to taste some authentic white garlic sauce at a restaurant here in the US, and at that moment I started recollecting long forgotten memories of the place I last tasted it while I was a kid, the other dishes served there, the city, people, and many more…wow, the feeling is so beautiful…!

This recipe is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to make Chicken Pita Wraps. The sauce is the hero of this recipe, it’s a yogurt based sauce with Tahini, garlic, lemon juice and cilantro. It tastes soo good that you can simply dip pita breads in it and enjoy, or even your finger and lick!!

Tenderloins were my preference of the chicken used in this recipe, you can also replace it with breast pieces if you prefer. Pan roast the chicken to perfection until it is charred on both sides, and slice it to thin strips. The simple salad of veggies with freshly squeezed lemon juice is also very refreshing and satisfying to your stomach. All these simple ingredients wrapped together in a warm pita bread make it a super delicious meal; one great option for your lunch or your dinner… with a Mediterranean touch…!!

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Mediterranean Chicken Pita Wraps with Cilantro Tahini Sauce

Mediterranean Style Spiced Chicken & Veggies, topped with a Yogurt based Cilantro Tahini Sauce, wrapped in a warm Pita Bread, & garnished with a drizzle of Lemon Juice. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Mediterranean Chicken, roll, tahini sauce, wraps

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Akhila

Ingredients

For chicken

• 6 chicken tenderloins (1 lb.)
• 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp pepper powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• salt (as required)

For cilantro tahini sauce

• 5 tbsp low fat plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini sauce
• 1 garlic (finely minced)
• ½ of a lemon squeezed
• 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• salt (as required)

For salad

• 1 cucumber (sliced into cubes)
• 1 tomato (sliced)
• 1 onion (cubed)
• romaine lettuce (chopped)
• ½ of a freshly squeezed lemon juice
• salt and pepper

4 pitas

Instructions

For chicken

• Marinate chicken with the above ingredients for 3-4 hrs.
• Heat olive oil in pan on a medium heat, add chicken pieces and cook until it is charred on both sides (5-6 mins).
• Slice the chicken into thin strips and keep aside.

For cilantro tahini sauce

• Combine yogurt, tahini sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk well.

For salad

• Mix veggies with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Assembling the pitas

• Warm pita breads in a pan or microwave/oven to make them soft.
• Arrange sliced chicken, veggie salad and top with a dollop of cilantro tahini sauce.
• Fold them and enjoy!

Notes

• I have used chicken tenderloins in this recipe, which I find easy to manage with the cooking time. You can also use breast pieces or boneless thighs.
• You can use your choice of veggies for the salad.
• Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for 2-3 days.

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