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Leftover Roti Chilla

Leftover Roti Chilla

Print Recipe
Quick savory pancakes made from leftover roti.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1–2 leftover rotis, torn or crumbled
  • 2–3 tbsp besan (gram flour)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup grated carrot / cabbage / any veggie
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • Salt, turmeric, chili powder – as you like
  • Water – just enough for a batter
  • Oil or ghee for cooking

Instructions

  • Crumble the Rotis
  • Tear or crush the roti into small pieces in a bowl.
  • If they’re stiff, sprinkle some water and microwave for 20 seconds.
  • Add Everything Else
  • Add veggies, besan, spices, and a little water.
  • Mix into a thick batter — thicker than dosa, thinner than upma.
  • Cook It Up
  • Heat a pan. Spread a ladleful like a pancake.
  • Drizzle oil, flip when golden. Press down for crisp edges.
  • Serve Hot
  • Green chutney. Ketchup. Curd. Or just eat it straight off the tawa — no rules here.
  • 🧡 Why I Love It:
  • Zero waste, zero stress
  • Feels like a new dish every time
  • My fridge always has at least one lonely roti
  • One pan, one bowl, 10 minutes