CHAPPATI/ROTI (INDIAN FLAT BREAD)
1) ROTI UPAMA
Break the leftover roti into small pieces. In a pan, heat some oil; add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves and sauté. Add finely chopped ginger, green chillies and onions, sauté till golden brown. Add the pieces of roti, half a tps of turmeric, red chilli powder (optional), and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
2) INDIAN-STYLE ROTI QUESADILLAS
This dish uses almost everything from the roti, to the vegetables or meat that was left over after the last heavy meals.
To make the quesadilla the Indian way first put the leftover roti on a clean surface. Then place any leftover vegetable or meat (depending on what you prefer), add shredded cheese and any chutney or sauce to go with the taste. Fold in half and cook it for a minute or till the cheese melts in a microwave.
3) ROTI PAKODAS
Mix besan, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ajwain (Carom seeds) and salt in a bowl. Add water and make a thick batter. Cut the leftover roti into four pieces; dip each piece into the mixture and deep fry in oil.
This innovation of the otherwise plain Indian breadi is great served with chutney or sauce as an evening snack.