Name: ~Leftover Roti Spring Rolls~: Crispy Snack To Make With Extra Chapatis
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Butter; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 Green chilli, chopped; 1 Onion, chopped; 1 Capsicum, chopped; 1 Tomato, chopped; 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste; to taste Salt; ½ tsp Red chilli powder; 2 pinches Turmeric; ½ tsp Coriander powder; as required Water; 2 Boiled potatoes, grated; chopped Fresh coriander; 2 tbsp Cornflour (For slurry); to taste Salt; ¼ tsp Red chilli powder; as required Water; 3–4 Leftover rotis (For assembling); 1 cup Crushed vermicelli (sevaiyan); for frying Oil

Question 1

1. Can fresh rotis be used instead of leftover rotis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fresh rotis can also be used for this recipe. However, leftover rotis often work better because they hold shape more easily while rolling and frying.

Question 2

2. Why is vermicelli used to coat the rolls?

Accepted Answer

Crushed vermicelli creates an extra crispy outer layer after frying. It helps give the rolls more texture and makes them resemble crunchy snack rolls or cutlets.

Question 3

3. Can these leftover roti rolls be air-fried instead of deep-fried?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the rolls can be brushed with oil and air-fried until crisp. The texture may differ slightly, but they still become crunchy and lighter than deep-fried versions.

Question 4

4. What other fillings can be added to leftover roti rolls?

Accepted Answer

Paneer, cheese, cooked vegetables, or leftover sabzi can be used as filling alternatives. Adjust seasoning based on the ingredients used to maintain flavour balance.

Question 5

5. How can these rolls be stored before frying?

Accepted Answer

Prepared rolls can be refrigerated for a few hours before frying. Keep them covered to prevent drying out and coat with vermicelli just before cooking for better texture.

Leftover Roti Spring Rolls

Leftover Roti Spring Rolls: Crispy Snack To Make With Extra Chapatis

Ingredients

Leftover Roti Spring Rolls
: Crispy Snack To Make With Extra Chapatis