Roti Ki Kichidi, also known as Roti Ka Bharta or Roti Ki Sutriyan, is a traditional Hyderabadi recipe made using leftover rotis. It is a quick, meatless comfort dish that comes together in under 10 minutes. This easy leftover roti recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an evening snack and is a great way to turn dry rotis into a flavorful, satisfying meal with basic pantry ingredients.
For a soulfully delicious meal, I often serve this with Keema fry or Potato Fry or Chicken fry
About This Recipe
Leftover rotis are very common in Indian kitchens. Fresh rotis taste best when hot. But after a few hours, they become hard and dry. Instead of wasting them, this easy recipe helps you recycle rotis into a delicious dish.
Roti Ki Kichidi is a traditional comfort food. We call this simple and humble recipe by many names like Roti Ka Bharta, Roti Ki Bhurta, or Roti Ki Sutriyan. This dish comes from Hyderabadi home cooking.
It is simple, quick, and full of flavor.
This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make. All ingredients are easily available at home. No soaking, or grinding masalas. Perfect for busy days.
You can enjoy this dish at any time of the day. It works as breakfast, lunch, or evening snack. Sometimes, I intentionally make two extra rotis in the morning to make sutriyan in snack or dinner.
Roti Ka Bharta | Roti Ki Sutriyan
Traditionally, Sutriyan is made with meat. Small flour dumplings are cooked in mutton or chicken gravy.
That version is rich and slow cooked. This recipe is a meatless version. Here, leftover rotis replace the dumplings. The roti pieces soak up the spices and water beautifully. The texture becomes soft, slightly coarse, and very satisfying.
This dish is a great example of zero-waste cooking. It shows how simple ingredients can create amazing flavors. It is light on the stomach but still filling.
This easy, meatless dish is my go-to recipe during Ramadan as it is quick to prepare for Suhoor (Seher) and equally perfect for Iftar.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Perfect way to use leftover rotis
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Budget-friendly
- No fancy ingredients
- Comforting Hyderabadi flavors
- Meatless and easy to digest
Ingredient Notes
- Rotis: Use plain rotis or chapatis. Dry rotis work best. Avoid buttered or ghee rotis.
- Whole Spices:
Cardamom, cinnamon, and clove add a mild Hyderabadi aroma. Do not skip them. - Salt:
If your rotis already contain salt, reduce the amount while cooking.
How to Store Leftover Rotis
If you want to prepare this dish later:
- Tear rotis into small pieces
- Store in an airtight container
- Refrigerate
They stay good for up to 2 days when stored properly. When ready to cook, grind the pieces coarsely and follow the recipe.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with masala chai
- Pair with curd for a comforting meal
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can I use fresh rotis?
Yes, but slightly dry rotis work best.
Q2. Can I store prepared Roti Ki Kichidi?
It tastes best fresh. However, you can refrigerate it for one day and reheat.
Q3. Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, if made with oil instead of ghee.
Q4. Can I skip whole spices?
You can, but they add authentic Hyderabadi flavor.
Q5. Can I make this for kids?
Yes. Reduce chili powder and green chili.
Roti ka Bharta | Roti ki Sutriya Recipe
Roti Ki Kichidi | Roti ki Sutriya is a quick and comforting Hyderabadi recipe made using leftover rotis. This easy, meatless dish comes together in under 10 minutes and is perfect for Suhoor (Seher), Iftar, or a simple meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 Rotis | Chapatis
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. Red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- 1 Green chili, finely chopped
- ½ tbsp. Ginger-Garlic paste
- pinch Garam Masala
- 1 Cardamom
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Clove
- Oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 springs Coriander leaves
- NOTE : If you had added salt to the roti/chapati, then add less salt while making this recipe.
Instructions
How To Make Roti ka Bharta | Roti ki Sutriya
- Make small pieces of roti and grind coarsely. I prefer coarsely ground.
- Add oil to a deep frying pan and add cardamom, cinnamon, clove , green chili and onions. Fry till onions turn golden brown in color.
- To this add ginger-garlic paste. Fry till raw smell wafts.
- Now add one cup of water to the oil along with salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and ginger-garlic paste.
- When the water starts to boil add coarsely grind roti to it. As roti is already cooked, it will take less time to cook and absorb the water.
- When water gets completely soaked up by the roti, sprinkle coriander leaves and remove it from the flame. Serve hot.
- Add 'love' to make this dish taste 'YUMMY'.
Notes
Tips for Best Taste
- Always grind rotis coarsely
- Fry onions well for better flavor
- Add water little by little
- Do not overcook after adding roti
- Use fresh ginger-garlic paste if possible
Variations You Can Try
- Add Tomato: Add 1 finely chopped tomato after onions for slight tang
- Extra Heat: Add crushed black pepper or extra green chili
- Ghee Version: Replace oil with ghee for richer taste
- Veg Loaded: Add finely chopped capsicum or carrots or peas
- Spicy Hyderabadi Touch: Add a pinch of crushed black pepper and extra garam masala
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 338Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1123mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 20g
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
sowmya says
superb recipe..will try it sometime..
Priya says
WOw..wat a creativity..i hate wasting food,suits n help prefectly for me …this looks really delicious..
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Sowmya and Priya.
Sireesha says
Supppppppppper dupppppper recipe :)Will try this time…
Happy cook says
This is indeed left over magic
Divya.M says
wonderful recipe ….with left overs……thanks a lot..
Adlak's tiny world says
hey good idea Kf. Is that one u have kept near the dish is magic lamp of Aladin dear…. ha ha perfect combo with that dish.
Sujatha says
wow, this is a very creative one.. totally new to me.. looks wonderful! will try this soon..
Curry Leaf says
Quick Recipe.I will not go for grinding but simply chopping the pieces(it is easier this way)though grinding makes it look like bharta itself.Nice recipe.
srikars kitchen says
Nice idea dear.. thxs foe sharing..
Yasmeen says
Cool idea with a left over roti.Indeed magic:)
Priti says
Wonderful khicidi…gud one dear
Vidhya says
I usually will have 2 or 3 rotis leftover whenever I make it. I think I can try this recipe. Have bookmarked this.
Anjum says
My mom in law had made this once n i simply loved the dish we call it soutriyan.,it tastes like haleem!!!
Uma says
this is a nice way to use up leftover rotis. thanks for sharing. It looks yum!
Anonymous says
superb. this recipe remind sme my mom when she used to cook CHAKOLIYA. same style same methed only she used to add big pieces of rotis. thanks
Hetal says
a very different recipe…
Gita's Kitchen says
The dish looks simply delicious. A tasty way of eating rotis.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank a lot Sireesha, Happy Cook and Divya.Alak’s – Oh it is not a magic lamp. It is a kerala boat. Thanks for the comments.Sujatha – Thanks a lot. Try it. You will like it.Curry Leaf – You can make that way also. Thank a lot.Thanks a lot Srikar’s Kitchen, Yasmeen, Priti and Vidhya.Thanks and welcome Anonymous.Thanks a lot Anjum, Uma, Hetal and Gita.
news.linq.in says
Thats really one of the creative easy procedure to recycle the left items into the tasty recipes.Good & helpful post!Thanks.Regards,Vibha.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Vibha.
ANJALI J. says
i had tried this once. it tastes yummy.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thanks a lot dear Anjali.
Sukanya Ramkumar says
Hi…This is so creative. Looks so good.
RAKS KITCHEN says
Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe…
Shillu says
wow! such a simple recipe, looks good!
Swati says
Wow, this is a lovely way to use up left over roti.. My mom too uses them by chopping them finely and giving a tadka of curry leaves, mustard, red chilly, salt and some lemon juice..You just reminded me of old days…
Nazarina A says
Oh! Lubna,I would love for you to be my neighbor!I would love this snack tremendously. My family would too!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Sukanya, Raks, Shillu and Swati.Nazrina – Pleasure is mine in being your neighbour. Thanks for the comments. I will mail you soon.
Nidhi says
Recipes that use leftovers are always welcome. Thanks for sharing.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Nidhi.
veena says
Hi .
This is a great Post ..U gt variety of dishes ..have to try some of them ..Thanks a lot for sharing the wonderful recipe .
take care
love
veena
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Veena.
Rajimadhavan says
wow awesome recipe , thanks for visiting my blog . Your recipes are simply superb !!
kitchen queen says
nice idea to use leftover rotis. Its interesting. you can visit my blog and give ur comments.