This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy
Watch the recipe
This Spicy Indian Street-Style Egg Roll is one of my favorite street food recipes. It's a simple omelette that’s cooked in a paratha bread, topped with hot sauce, mint chutney, onions and tomatoes.
This egg roll is a classic to me. I remember the first time I had this egg roll! I was about 10 years old, visiting some family in Jaunpur over the summer. Eggs weren’t allowed in that household, but we were offered to try out this egg roll on the streets. Yum! My sister and I instantly fell in love at first bite! It was awesome to have eggs this way, and it was our first time ever having eggs in Jaunpur. We loved them so much that we’d sneak out of the house to get more, and we’d eat them on the roof so that no one could spot us bringing eggs to the house! The things you do for food you love!
The street vendors have a very neat way of making this roll, and in this video I'll be showing you the technique to make the best egg rolls! It's actually quite simple and you're sure to love this for a breakfast, lunch or even a snack!
What Bread to Use to Wrap the Egg Roll?▼
Traditionally, a white paratha bread is used to wrap the omelette. This bread uses all-purpose flour. If you want to learn how to make this bread, check out my White Paratha recipe! This is the ultimate bread for all your wrap needs! We’ll be frying the paratha in a pan with some ghee to create a lovely golden brown crust on the bread. You’ll really want to look for those lovely brown spots that have so much flavor!
You could use the traditional Classic Layered Paratha if you’d like, which uses atta flour, a type of whole wheat flour. However, note that the final product won’t have the authentic taste of egg rolls that are served by the street vendors.
Another bread option you could use is a ready-made tortilla if you don’t have time to prepare your own bread. Again, it won’t be authentic, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes! I fully support this substitute! For tortillas, I would recommend a white flour tortilla if you want to get as close as possible to the white paratha.
Tips for the Perfect Egg Paratha Roll
- Use a heavy, non-stick omelette pan. This will help ensure the eggs fit well with the size of the bread and creates a fluffy egg paratha. A good pan will also help to easily move the eggs and paratha around without breaking the omelette.
- Don’t be scared to place your paratha – or tortilla if preferred, on the eggs. Gently place the bread over the eggs and press lightly to stick the eggs to the bread all around.
- Cook on a low to medium-low heat. Just like preparing an omelette, the slower you cook the eggs, the creamier they are. This will also make the bread really soft, which is great if you enjoy a soft roll. If you prefer your roll on the crispier side, simply turn up the heat after flipping the paratha, bread side down.
What Goes in a Spicy Indian Street-Style Egg Roll?
Here is what you’ll need to make this Spicy Indian Street-Style Egg Roll:
- Eggs
- Hot jalapeno tapenade or any hot sauce of choice
- Tomato
- Onion
- Ghee
- Paratha bread
- Mint chutney
- Salt to taste
You can add your favorite veggies inside the wrap. Here I’m using thinly sliced onions and tomatoes, but other great veggie options are cucumber and peppers.
I’m also going to be adding some hot sauce for a touch of heat, because I love some spice to my rolls! For the chutney, I’m using my favorite Cilantro Mint Chutney recipe. This will add a refreshing flavor to the roll, which nicely complements the hot sauce.
If you eat meat and want to add some protein to this roll, I’d recommend checking out my Chicken Kathi Roll recipe. That roll pretty much uses this recipe as a base, and we’re adding in some juicy tandoori chicken inside the wrap!
If you’re a vegetarian, I’d recommend adding some egg whites to the omelette to add more protein.
Tools Needed
How to Make Spicy Indian Street-Style Egg Roll
Begin by preparing your paratha bread. Read the recipe here if you’re unsure of how to do this.
Place your dough on your counter and add a drizzle of ghee over it.
Heat a tawa on high heat.
As the tawa gets hot, roll out the paratha bread.
Crack two eggs into a small bowl.
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and add ghee to the pan.
As the pan gets hot, whisk your eggs and season with salt.
When the pan is hot, pour the eggs onto the pan.
As the eggs begin to cook, place the paratha directly on top of the eggs.
Using a spatula, gently press down on the paratha to ensure that the eggs are cooking and that they get some color.
Once the eggs are cooked, flip the paratha and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Set the egg and paratha aside on a cutting board. First, spread your mint chutney in the center of the roll.
Then add a few drops of hot sauce.
Add your onion slices.
Followed by your tomato slices.
Now wrap your egg roll.
Then wrap the end of the roll in aluminum foil.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!
Recipe by Anadi Misra
Craving Indian street food at home? This Spicy Egg Roll is a crispy, flavor-packed lunch wrap ready in minutes. A must-try vegetarian recipe that delivers bold street food taste.
Stovetop
Rate this recipe ✦
10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
2
egg rolls
easy
Level
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tap any quantity to scale
- (10 ml) ghee · make your ownShop →
- eggs · make your own
- White Paratha Bread · make your own
- (15 g) Cilantro Mint Chutney · make your own
- hot sauce of choiceShop →
- onion
- tomatoShop →
- salt(to taste)Shop →
Instructions
- 1
Heat a pan on medium-low heat and add ghee. In the meantime, whisk two eggs until well combined and add to the warm pan.
Heat a pan on medium-low heat and add ghee. In the meantime, whisk two eggs until well combined and add to the warm pan.
- 2
Once the bottom of the egg starts to set, place white paratha or tortilla on the eggs.
Once the bottom of the egg starts to set, place white paratha or tortilla on the eggs.
- 3
Use a spatula to gently press on the eggs to ensure it coats the underside of the bread. Keep cooking for 4-6 minutes until the eggs are done cooking. Then, flip the egg paratha and lightly toast the bread, about a minute or so. Set aside on a cutting board.
Use a spatula to gently press on the eggs to ensure it coats the underside of the bread. Keep cooking for 4-6 minutes until the eggs are done cooking. Then, flip the egg paratha and lightly toast the bread, about a minute or so. Set aside on a cutting board.
- 4
Add the chutney, hot sauce, sliced onions, tomatoes and chicken tikka and wrap the kathi roll tightly. Serve hot and enjoy!
Add the chutney, hot sauce, sliced onions, tomatoes and chicken tikka and wrap the kathi roll tightly. Serve hot and enjoy!
Did you make this recipe? Tag @cooking.with.anadi on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingwithanadi
Tested & written in Anadi’s kitchen
Recipe history
- April 16, 2026 — Reworked and refreshed for the 2026 relaunch — new photography, restructured and standardized ingredients & instructions.
Filed under
You might also like
Egg Bhurji Recipe | Spicy Masala Egg Scramble
Egg Bhurji is a spicy Indian scrambled egg masala made with onions, tomatoes, and bold spices. Quick, flavorful, and perfect stuffed in a wrap for a satisfying lunch.
Quick & Delicious Indian Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Quick, spicy, and packed with flavor, this Indian Egg Fried Rice is the perfect homemade meal for brunch or lunch. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients you already have at home.
Mom's Indian Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Mom's Indian Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a crispy, flavor-packed lunch with tomatoes and onions. Quick, easy, and totally satisfying — your new favorite sandwich recipe starts here.
Chicken Kathi Roll | Chicken Tikka Paratha Roll Recipe
Make the ultimate Chicken Kathi Roll at home! Juicy chicken tikka wrapped in a crispy egg paratha — a classic Indian street food that's quick, satisfying, and packed with bold flavor.
Delicious North Indian Potato Wrap Recipe
Crispy, spiced and utterly satisfying, this authentic North Indian Potato Wrap makes the perfect homemade brunch. Packed with bold flavors, it is a vegetarian recipe the whole family will love.
Paneer Bhurji - Scrambled Indian Cottage Cheese
Paneer Bhurji is a quick, flavor-packed Indian scrambled cottage cheese dish perfect for breakfast or lunch. Ready in minutes, it is easy, vegetarian, and utterly satisfying.
Comments
No comments yet — be the first to share your thoughts!
Leave a review
Be the first to share how it went — your note helps other cooks (and earns the recipe its stars).