Mumbai-Style Frankie Recipe To Enjoy A Regional Snack

By Garima Johar

September 25, 2025

If you love the street food of Mumbai, you must have come across the humble snack, frankie. To make a quick evening snack, try this South Indian recipe and enjoy a frankie with your cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

1 roti 1 tbsp oil 1 potato 2 tbsp red chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp black salt 1 tbsp anardana powder 3 tbsp amchur powder 1 tbsp cumin powder 1 tbsp garam masala Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves Readymade green chutney

Step 1

Make the frankie masala by mixing mashed potatoes and adding all the spices.

Step 2

Shape the potato mixture into patties and pan-fry till golden brown.

Step 3

Take a freshly prepared roti and spread green chutney.

Step 4

Place the aloo patty on the roti, garnish with coriander leaves, and roll tightly.

Step 5

Toast the frankie for a few seconds to make it extra crispy. Cut in half and serve.