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Vaghareli rotli
Stir-fried leftover flatbread
Vaghareli rotli: Gujarati leftover rotli stir-fried with mustard seeds, yogurt, chilli and jaggery
In Gujarati homes the last night's rotlis never go to waste: torn into pieces and tossed in a mustard-seed tempering with tangy yogurt, a little jaggery and green chilli, they become vaghareli rotli, a sweet-sour-hot breakfast or light supper on the table in fifteen minutes. The pieces soak up the seasoning and turn soft in the middle with a few crisp edges. Serve it with a cup of masala chai. The usual mistake is adding too much yogurt water, which turns the rotli into paste. Chef's tip: use rotlis that are a day old and slightly dry; fresh ones go gluey.
- Total time
- 13 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 2
Ingredients
- 5 leftover chapatis (rotli)a day old, torn into 3 cm pieces
- 4 tbsp plain yogurt
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tsp grated jaggery
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
For the tempering
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- 2 green chilliesslit
To serve
- 2 tbsp fresh corianderchopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)toasted
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Whisk 4 tbsp plain yogurt, 4 tbsp water, 1 tsp grated jaggery, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground turmeric and ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder together until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Add 1 tsp black mustard seeds and wait until they pop, about 30 seconds, then add ½ tsp cumin seeds, 1 pinch asafoetida (hing), 8 curry leaves and 2 green chillies and let them sizzle for 10 seconds.
1 minStep 3: Add 5 leftover chapatis (rotli) and toss for 2 minutes so every piece is coated in the oil and a few edges start to crisp.
2 minStep 4: Pour over the yogurt mixture and toss over a medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until it has been absorbed and the pieces look glossy and soft but not wet.
3 minStep 5: Take off the heat, scatter over 2 tbsp fresh coriander and 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 52 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does vaghareli rotli take?
- About 13 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 2 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of plain yogurt?
- Sour cream or buttermilk, same amount.
- What can I use instead of grated jaggery?
- Dark brown or muscovado sugar, same amount.
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