Quick answer: A paratha roll is a flaky, pan-grilled flatbread wrapped around grilled meat, chutney and onion. At Cheezious in Fawkner our rolls are $12 for Malai Boti or Tikka, $13 for Seekh Kabab and $15 for the Mix Grill.
On our menu you will see it spelled “pratha”, which is how plenty of people write it at home. Either way, it is the same thing: one of the best handheld dinners you can get, and the reason a lot of people walk through our door.
The short version
Paratha is a layered flatbread. It is rolled out, folded and cooked on a hot plate with a bit of oil until it is crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. A paratha roll takes that bread and wraps it around a filling, usually grilled meat, something fresh like onion or capsicum, and a sauce or two.
It is street food in South Asia, the kind you eat standing up with one hand. Here in Fawkner we just make sure it is hot when you get it.
How it is different from a wrap or kebab
A wrap uses a thin, soft bread that is mostly there to hold things together. A paratha has texture. You get flaky layers and a bit of crunch where it touches the grill, and that is what makes it taste like more than a wrap.
The four we make
- Malai Boti Pratha Roll: chicken in a creamy yoghurt marinade, $12
- Tikka Boti Pratha Roll: spiced tikka chicken with chutney and a garlicky sauce, $12
- Seekh Kabab Pratha Roll: grilled seekh kababs with mint chutney, $13
- Mix Grill Pratha Roll: tikka, malai boti and seekh kabab together, $15
How to eat it
Keep the paper on and peel it down as you go. Eat it while it is hot, because the crisp is the best part. If you are taking it home, tell us when you call and we will time it so it is not sitting around.
Is it filling?
One roll is a proper meal for most people. If you are hungry or sharing, pair it with chips from $6 or some garlic bread at $5. Our pratha roll page has everything in one place.
Questions people ask
What does paratha mean?
It is a layered flatbread from South Asia, cooked on a flat pan with a little oil until golden and flaky.
Is a paratha roll the same as a kebab roll?
They are close cousins. A kebab roll can use any bread. A paratha roll always uses paratha, which is flakier and richer than a wrap.
Are your paratha rolls halal?
Yes, everything we serve is halal.
How much is a paratha roll at Cheezious?
$12 for Malai Boti or Tikka Boti, $13 for Seekh Kabab and $15 for the Mix Grill.
Can I order a roll for pickup?
Yes. Call 0449 249 174 and tell us what time you will be here.
Hungry yet? Call us on 0449 249 174 and we will have it ready for pickup. We are at 95 Anderson Road, Fawkner, open from 4 pm every day (until midnight Sunday to Thursday, 1 am Friday and Saturday). Have a look at the full menu or today’s deals.
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