One of the most versatile and frequent leftovers in your fridge after preparing warm luncheons or dinners is roti dough. Using it over and over to make rotis can however feel like a slightly boring task. Interestingly, roti dough can be reused and repurposed in a number of ways which have got little to do with making warm phulkas or any other type of flatbreads.
Roti dough or kneaded atta can be used to prepare delicious, lipsmacking after school snacks for kids which are as filling as they are fun. Besides, these snacks, packed with mouthwatering flavours are anything but boring, so you can transform leftover dough into rather unexpected, exciting treats for the little ones.
Cheese Aloo Stuffed Dough Pockets
Use leftover dough to make bite-sized snacks akin to pizza pockets. Prepare a stuffing using boiled and mashed potatoes, grated cheese, some onions, cumin powder, finely chopped coriander and a dash of red chilli powder for a light spice. Flatten the dough balls and wrap the stuffing inside, folding them into crescent-shaped discs or small pockets.
Shallow fry in hot oil or simply toss them in the air fryer so they cook until perfectly golden brown. Gooey, cheesy centres, crispy edges and the sumptuousness of aloo, all come together in this snack made using the most staple kitchen leftover.
Atta Pizza Bites
Use atta dough that has been kneaded into a softer texture for rotis or chapatis to make homemade wheat pizza base. Stretch the dough with your fingertips into small, circular shapes. Now, lather pizza sauce, some cheese, tomatoes, basil and any other toppings of your choice before cooking on a flat tawa until the cheese melts entirely.
Garnished with oregano and chilli-garlic oil, the sheer fragrance of the nourishing, homemade pizza will surely bring children to the dining table at snack time. Ensure the toppings for the pizza are complete with a host of veggies to build-up on the nutrient quotient.
Crispy Roti Chips
Use leftover dough to make one large roti and cut this into little strips or diamond-shaped atta bites. Fry them until they turn golden and crisp. Peppered with some salt, peri peri and any other seasoning of choice, the crispy roti chips can accompany a larger snack like an oats porridge or some freshly chopped fruits eaten in the afternoon.
What’s more, these crispy chips last in an airtight jar for at least a couple of days so they can also double as a midday recess snack packed in the tiffin on a regular school day.
Atta Garlic Breadsticks
Breadsticks are great as on-the-go snacks served in the afternoon with a glass of milk or some freshly extracted fruit juice. Roll leftover atta dough thinly and cut it into strips. Brush the dough generously with some garlic and herbed butter.
Twist the strips slightly and either place them on the tawa or set them to bake in the oven for a few minutes. As they turn golden brown, the homemade breadsticks will also become crispy and hard. Pair them with a cheesy dip or garlic aioli.
Cinnamon And Sugar Dough Bites
Akin to churros, turn leftover dough into little bite-sized treats that are sweet and crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Roll the dough into small balls and fry it as you would fry churros. Dip the warm balls in cinnamon sugar and let them rest for just a couple of minutes before serving. The sweet dough bites can be dipped in honey or chocolate syrup for a more decadent touch on that one day which is reserved for eating all things indulgent.