MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis restaurant Hot Indian is revitalizing its menu to bring more of the hottest global culinary trends to the Twin Cities.
The new menu is inspired by Indian street food, putting a twist on traditional Indian cuisine and favorites. The new menu items are available at Hot Indian's location at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
Hot Indian is the only restaurant in Minnesota offering Kati Rolls, which are authentic Indian street wraps. Chef Janene Holig shared the recipe for Chicken Kati Rolls during a visit to the KARE 11 kitchen:
Chicken Kati Rolls
Yield: 10
Ingredients:
• 6 tb oil for brushing roti/chapati/tortilla
• 1 large onion - finely chopped
• 4 tsp ginger paste
• 4 tsp garlic paste
• 2 lbs boneless/skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into cubes
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 3 tsp ground coriander
• 1.5 tsp salt, to taste
• 2 tb lemon juice
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tb chopped fresh cilantro
• 10 Roti
Garnish:
Mix together:
• 1 large red onion - finally sliced
• 2 tb chopped cilantro
• 1 serrano - seeded, finally chopped
• 2 tb lemon juice
Directions:
(Preheat oven to warm 170°F-200°F)
1. Heat oil in fry pan over medium heat, fry onions 5-6 min, until translucent.
2. Add ginger and garlic cook until lightly brown.
3. Add chicken cubes and increase heat to high.
4. Stir-fry 3-4 min letting chicken brown on sides.
5. Add turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, salt and lemon juice
6. Stir-fry another 4-5 min.
7. Stir in garam masala and cilantro.
8. Remove from heat and hold in a warm oven to keep hot.
9. Place large non-stick pan over low heat, add 1 tsp oil to pan.
10. Place roti in pan and swirl in oil until it starts to puff, turn over.
11. Divide chicken mixture, in equal portions, onto one half of roti.
12. Top with garnishes.
13. Roll up roti
14. Cover with foil and hold in warm oven.
15. Repeat with remaining roti chicken.
16. Cut in half to serve.
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