Description
Crispy chicken rolls filled with a spicy potato and cheese mixture, wrapped in thin pancakes and fried to golden perfection. Inspired by Sri Lankan street snacks, they deliver a crunchy exterior with a soft, flavorful center.
Ingredients
2 cups finely shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups boiled potatoes, mashed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 habanero peppers, finely minced or crushed
1 green chili, finely minced (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt, to taste
240 g all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups water, plus more if needed
1/2 tsp salt
Oil, for deep frying
Flour-and-water batter, for coating
Breadcrumbs, as needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, habanero, green chili, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, milk, water, and salt until a smooth, thin batter forms.
- Heat a lightly greased nonstick pan and pour a small amount of batter, swirling into a thin pancake. Cook briefly until just set but still flexible. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Place a pancake on a plate, add about 3 tablespoons of filling near one edge, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a cylinder. Repeat for all rolls.
- Dip each roll into a flour-and-water batter, let excess drip off, then coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat coating for extra crunch.
- Chill the rolls for about 2 hours to help the coating set.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry rolls in batches until golden brown, turning gently. Serve hot.
Notes
Use mozzarella instead of cheddar for a stretchier filling.
Reduce habanero or omit chili flakes for a milder flavor.
Add parsley or coriander for freshness.
Substitute chicken with tuna or mixed vegetables if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Freeze rolls before frying and cook directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
