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Crispy Leftover Chapati Vadi Recipe

Crispy Leftover Chapati Vadi Recipe | Easy Tea-Time Snack

Shubham Nimbalkar
Turn leftover rotis into a crispy, delicious snack with this easy Leftover Chapati Vadi recipe! A quick Maharashtrian tea-time treat ready in minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Main Base:

  • Leftover Chapatis / Rotis 2-3

For the Batter:

  • 1 Cup Gram Flour Besan
  • 2 tbsp Rice Flour for extra crispiness
  • 1 Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves finely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste
  • 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds Safed Til
  • 1 tsp Cumin & Coriander Powder Dhane-Jeera Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • A pinch of Asafoetida Hing
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed to make a medium-thick batter

For Cooking:

  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the Spicy Batter:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour (besan) and rice flour. The rice flour is the secret to making the vadi extra crispy.
  • Add the dry spices: turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin-coriander powder, sesame seeds, hing, and salt.
  • Add the ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and the chopped fresh coriander leaves.
  • Gradually add water and mix well to form a smooth batter.
  • Note: The consistency should be spreadable—not too runny like water, but not as thick as dough.

Coat and Roll the Chapatis:

  • Take one leftover chapati and place it on a flat surface.
  • Spread a generous layer of the batter evenly over the entire surface of the chapati.
  • Tightly roll the chapati from one end to the other to form a log (similar to a Swiss roll).
  • Apply a little batter at the end of the roll to seal the edges so it doesn't open up.
  • Repeat this process for all your remaining chapatis.

Steam the Rolls:

  • Prepare a steamer or boil 2 glasses of water in a large pot.
  • Grease a sieve or steamer plate with a little oil.
  • Place the prepared chapati rolls on the sieve.
  • Steam on medium-high heat for exactly 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, turn off the flame and let the rolls cool down completely. They will firm up as they cool.

Cut and Fry:

  • Once cooled, cut the rolls into 1/2-inch thick slices (discs).
  • Heat oil in a pan for frying.
  • Drop the slices into the hot oil and deep fry on medium flame.
  • Flip them occasionally until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Remove and drain excess oil using a tissue paper.

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Keyword Side Dish, Vadi Recipe