Roti Balls by @chieffoodieofficer

≈ 25 min

12 servings

🥙

3

Roti

🥛

120 ml

Curd

🧂

1.5 g + 0.5 tsp

Salt

🫙

1.5 tsp

Coriander powder

🫙

1 tsp

Jeera powder

🌶️

2 tsp

Chilly powder

⚫

3.5 g

Pepper powder

🥕

240 ml

Veggies of choice

🫗

15 ml

Oil

🌼

4.5 g

Mustard seeds

🫙

0.5 tsp

Hing

🌱

4.5 g

Sesame seeds

🍛

12

Curry leaves

🌿

Coriander

💧

60 ml

Water

  1. Chop
    • mixed vegetables
    • fresh coriander
    • Pepper powder

    Finely chop 1 cup mixed vegetables and 2 tablespoons fresh coriander.

  2. Tear
    • leftover roti

    Tear or finely chop 3 leftover rotis into very small pieces.

  3. Combine
    • leftover roti
    • plain curd
    • mixed vegetables

    Combine the roti pieces with 1/2 cup plain curd and the chopped mixed vegetables in a mixing bowl.

  4. Mix
    • ground coriander
    • ground cumin

    Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chilly powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, and salt to taste.

  5. Soften
    • leftover roti
    • plain curd

    Rest the mixture for 5 minutes so the roti absorbs the curd and softens.

  6. Shape
    • leftover roti
    • plain curd
    • mixed vegetables

    Shape the mixture into 12 small, compact balls with lightly damp hands.

  7. Heat
    • cooking oil

    Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

  8. Add
    • mustard seeds

    Add 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  9. Stir
    • asafoetida
    • sesame seeds
    • curry leaves

    Stir in 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and 12 curry leaves.

  10. Add
    • chilly powder

    Add the remaining 1 teaspoon chilly powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the tempering.

  11. Pour
    • water

    Pour in 1/4 cup water and bring the seasoned liquid to a gentle simmer.

  12. Add
    • leftover roti

    Add the roti balls to the pan in a single layer.

  13. Toss
    • water
    • leftover roti

    Gently toss the roti balls until coated and cook until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

  14. Garnish
    • fresh coriander

    Garnish with the chopped fresh coriander and serve warm with chai.

Roti Balls by @chieffoodieofficer

≈ 25 min

12 servings

🥙

3

Roti

🥛

120 ml

Curd

🧂

1.5 g + 0.5 tsp

Salt

🫙

1.5 tsp

Coriander powder

🫙

1 tsp

Jeera powder

🌶️

2 tsp

Chilly powder

⚫

3.5 g

Pepper powder

🥕

240 ml

Veggies of choice

🫗

15 ml

Oil

🌼

4.5 g

Mustard seeds

🫙

0.5 tsp

Hing

🌱

4.5 g

Sesame seeds

🍛

12

Curry leaves

🌿

Coriander

💧

60 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Finely chop 1 cup mixed vegetables and 2 tablespoons fresh coriander.

    🥕mixed vegetables
    🌿fresh coriander
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring cup
  2. Step 2/14

    Tear or finely chop 3 leftover rotis into very small pieces.

    🥙leftover roti
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
  3. Step 3/14

    Combine the roti pieces with 1/2 cup plain curd and the chopped mixed vegetables in a mixing bowl.

    🥙leftover roti
    plain curd
    🥕mixed vegetables
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cup
  4. Step 4/14

    Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chilly powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, and salt to taste.

    🫙ground coriander
    🫙ground cumin
    🌶️chilly powder
    ⚫ground black pepper
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  5. Step 5/14

    Rest the mixture for 5 minutes so the roti absorbs the curd and softens.

    🥙leftover roti
    plain curd
    🥣mixing bowl
  6. Step 6/14

    Shape the mixture into 12 small, compact balls with lightly damp hands.

    🥙leftover roti
    plain curd
    🥕mixed vegetables
    🥣mixing bowl
  7. Step 7/14

    Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

    🫗cooking oil
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons
  8. Step 8/14

    Add 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds and let them crackle.

    🌼mustard seeds
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons
  9. Step 9/14

    Stir in 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and 12 curry leaves.

    🫙asafoetida
    🌱sesame seeds
    🍛curry leaves
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons
  10. Step 10/14

    Add the remaining 1 teaspoon chilly powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the tempering.

    🌶️chilly powder
    🧂salt
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons
  11. Step 11/14

    Pour in 1/4 cup water and bring the seasoned liquid to a gentle simmer.

    💧water
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring cup
    🥄spatula
  12. Step 12/14

    Add the roti balls to the pan in a single layer.

    🥙leftover roti
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
  13. Step 13/14

    Gently toss the roti balls until coated and cook until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

    💧water
    🥙leftover roti
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
  14. Step 14/14

    Garnish with the chopped fresh coriander and serve warm with chai.

    🌿fresh coriander
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Spices, Seeds, Herbs, Liquids

Ingredients

Roti, Curd, Salt, Coriander powder, Jeera powder, Chilly powder, Pepper powder, Veggies of choice, Oil, Mustard seeds, Hing, Sesame seeds, Curry leaves, Coriander, Water

Notes

Roti (leftover), Salt (as per taste, for tempering), Oil (for tempering), Curry leaves (10/12), Coriander (as per taste)

Allergens

Mustard, Sesame

Dietetics

Calories

185 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 1.8mg, Potassium: 190mg, Sodium: 330mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 85mcg, Vitamin C: 9mg, Vitamin K: 15mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula, frying pan

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Tea Time, Leftovers

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Chewy, Tender, Lightly crisp

Flavors

Spicy, Tangy, Savory, Earthy, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer because the recipe contains curd), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in a frying pan or microwave until hot), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Thaw in the refrigerator,Reheat thoroughly before serving)