10 interesting ways to pack basi roti for school or office tiffin

Leftovers are a part of everyday routine of Indian kitchens and one of the most popular leftovers is roti, also called as basi roti. While the leftover rotis are often considered boring and unappetizing, experts feel that they are a humble source of carbohydrate, which can be converted into delicious school or office tiffin treat for the next day. And to do so, all you need is some eggs, veggies, spices, and oil. Here we have listed 10 simple and interesting ways to pack basi roti for school or office tiffin.

To make this simple roll, simply spread green chutney on the roti, add sautéed veggies or leftover sabzi, roll it tightly, and toast it on a griller with some butter or oil on top. Enjoy for tiffin.

To make this South Indian delight, cut rotis into thin strips and toss in a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions and peanuts. It stays soft and flavourful till lunchtime and makes for a comforting treat. Pair it with coconut chutney on the side.

This is an exotic take on leftover roti and to make it, layer grated cheese and veggies of your choice between two rotis, toast lightly and cut into triangles and serve with mayonnaise and mustard sauce.

Use a sharp knife or a noodle cutter and slice rotis into noodle-like strips. Blanch them in salted water and then add to iced water. In the meantime, make a tempering of oil, capsicum, onion, caroot, and beans, add soy, vinegar and chilli cause, Lastly, add noodles and toss gently. Top it with spring onion and enjoy.

This is a good option for munching and to make it, simply chop roti into small bites, roast in a tempering of peanuts, curry leaves and mild spices or podi masala. Pack as a crunchy tea-time tiffin option in an air-tight jar.

To make this classic dish, spread mayonnaise or hung curd on reheated roti, add scrambled egg or spiced paneer, roll and wrap in foil for a protein-packed lunch.

This is for those with a sweet tooth. All you need to do is, crush rotis, mix with jaggery powder and ghee and saute for 5-7 minutes. Shape them into laddoos while the mixture is still hot and your no-mess sweet treat for school tiffin is ready.

To make this classic dish, apply schezwan or mint chutney on the reheated leftover roti. Add cabbage-onion mix, some fried paneer or chicken chunks, sprinkle chaat masala, kethcup and roll like a street-style frankie.

For this dish you will have to cut rotis into small circles or triangles, top with pizza sauce, veggies and cheese, and bake or toast or air fry unti the cheese melts. Pack them in foil and your indulgent lunch is ready.

This is mostly oved by kids, and to make it you have to reheat roti on a tawa, apply ghee on it and sprinkle jaggery or powdered sugar. Let it caramelize and roll. Pack it in foil and your simple and nostalgic treat is ready.

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