Have Leftover Rice? Give It A Yummy Makeover With This Gujarati Rotla Recipe

Rice is one of the most widely consumed foods in the country. Some of our favourite dishes, such as rajma, kadi, chane, and sambar, are all best enjoyed with rice. This is why we ensure that rice is cooked in a generous quantity whenever these classic dishes are prepared at home. If you're able to finish it all in one sitting, great! But oftentimes, you tend to cook it in excess and find multiple containers filled with rice lying around in your refrigerator. So, what should be done with all that leftover rice? Should we simply throw it in the trash and let it go to waste? Absolutely not! Instead, you can give it an interesting makeover by transforming it into something delectable like this Gujarati rotla.
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What Is Gujarati Rotla?

Rotla is basically the Gujarati version of roti. Traditionally, rotla is made using bajra, but this is made using rice, which gives it a unique flavour and a nice crunch in every bite. It's a great way to make use of your leftover rice and turn it into something delectable. It's also quite wholesome and can be enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.

What Is The Difference Between Roti And Rotla?

You must be wondering, what is so unique about rotla? Isn't it just like regular roti? Well, the answer is no. Rotla is slightly thicker in texture as compared to regular roti (more like a thin paratha). Since its dough is dense, it doesn't rise like roti. 

Gujarati Rotla Recipe: How To Make Gujarati Rotla With Leftover Rice

In this recipe, we use leftover rice. Add them to a bowl along with atta, chopped onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, curd, red chilli powder, chaat masala, garam masala, and salt. Mix well. Shape the mixture into a dough as you normally would. If you feel the rice grains are too long, you can even mash them a little before you mix them with the rest of the ingredients. But we suggest you use them as they are for a crunchier bite. Now, take a small portion of the dough and roll it out evenly using a rolling pin. Heat a tawa set on a low-medium flame. Apply some oil over it and place the prepared rotla on it. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side, and your rice rotla is ready to be relished. Top it with makhan and serve with curd or achaar.
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For the complete recipe for rice rotla, click here.

This recipe is a fantastic option for breakfast or lunch. Try it out and let us know how you found its taste in the comments below.