- Any taste
- Savory22
- Spicy23
- Sweet23
- Sour6
- Smoky2
- Rich21
- Fresh5
- Any ingredient
- Beef1
- Pork2
- Lamb4
- Chicken7
- Fish1
- Seafood1
- Egg2
- Dairy & cheese21
- Beans & tofu13
- Rice16
- Wheat & flour14
- Corn1
- Potato5
- Vegetables10
- Nuts & seeds6
- Any type
- Main dish20
- Rice dish5
- Bread & pastry5
- Street food7
- Dessert17
- Snack2
- Drink7
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How to pronounce Kathi roll
Kathi roll is written কাঠি রোল where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kaʈʰi ɾol/. In plain English letters that is KAH-tee ROHL, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.
What is Kathi roll?
Kathi roll is a street food of India. Where it comes from: West Bengal. People usually eat it as a snack and late at night. Its main ingredients are chicken, egg and wheat & flour. It tastes spicy and savory.
Where Kathi roll comes from
Kathi roll is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from West Bengal.
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Dishes like Kathi roll in other countries
Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Kathi roll:
- Kottu කොත්තු
Kottu, or kottu roti, is godamba roti, a thin flatbread, chopped on a hot griddle with vegetables, egg, spices and meat or cheese, and mixed with curry gravy.
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- Bun kebab بن کباب
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- Jerusalem mixed grill מעורב ירושלמי
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