What is Roti Nachos ?
Roti Nachos is a quick snack made with left rotis (Indian Flatbread). Indo-mex fusion food that is a great hit at parties or potluck
Baked Roti Nachos and Fusion Food!
Nachos – that dish which instantly reminds us of Mexican food, and in particular Cinema Halls. Gone are the days when Popcorn , Samosas and Cotton Candy used to be favourite eats at an occasional movie outing with friends / family. Fusion food or rather Quick food (never mind the nutrtition) is here to stay and please most tastebuds.
Fusion food is here to stay for sure. Be it Pav Bhaji Dosa or Tandoori Tofu Salad, Oats Chaat , Idli Chilly, Pasta Pakora, Idli Manchurian. Two more family favourites for a quick snack are these Baked Stuffed Bread Rolls and Bakery Style Masala Toast– Totally customisable, fun and delish !
Most of the times, we have left over chapatis / Rotis at home. While I usually make Baked chips with them, this time the kids asked for something chatpata as well as quick. So this Leftover Roti Nachos came about.
Tips to make the best Roti Nachos
- Can fresh rotis be used ? Yes, but prefer rotis that are a few hours old (and not stale obviously) coz they are dried out a bit and make a fantastic nachos
- Can I deep fry the roti to make nachos ? By all means, one can deep fry. Baking or air frying is preferred at home so I have air fried these
- I dont have an air fryer / Oven. Can I still make it ? Yes, you can gently press the rotis one by one on a hot tava / skillet with a soft clean cloth all around the roti until they dry out completely and proceed with the rest of the dish. Of course, this is time consuming compared to deep fry / air fryer / baking methods
- I want to make it vegan. Can I skip the cheese? Yes , you can skip the cheese and serve this with salsa or use a vegan cheese (pref a variety that melts like mozzarella)
- Can I make this with Jowar Rotis / Millet Rotis instead of whole wheat chapatis ? Yes, I am sure you can. But I haven’t tried. Alternately, you can use Corn Tortillas too
- What can I serve this with ? As our roti nachos was spicy and tangy by itself (see recipe below), we had it as is. However a salsa / Sour cream / guacamole would make it more filling
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Baked Roti Nachos Recipe
Prep time – 10 mins, Bake time – 10 mins, Serves – 2
Cuisine – Fusion . Course – Snack / appetiser
What you need to make Baked Roti Nachos ?
- 4 Roti (Whole Wheat Chapati)
- 1 tsp Oil (any neutral oil will do)
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Herbs
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli flakes
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
- 3 olives (pitted and halved)
- 3 tsp Bell Pepper (minced)
- 3 tsp Onion (minced)
- 1 TBSP Tomato (minced)
How to make Baked Roti Nachos?
- Preheat Airfryer to 180 C for 3-5 mins.
- Bring the rotis to room temperature.
- Brush oil gently over the rotis.
- Sprinkle red chilli powder + dried herbs over the rotis.
- Bake for 2-3 mins or till crisp,
- Cut into nachos like segments.
- Arrange the nachos on a plate,
- Top with red chilli flakes, half the veggies and grated cheese
- Bake till cheese melts (approx 1-2 mins)
- Garnish with remaining veggies and olives and serve immediately
Baked Roti Nachos Recipe
Baked Roti Nachos is a quick fusion snack made with left rotis (Indian Flatbread). Indo-mex fusion that is a great hit at parties or potluck
Equipment
- Airfryer See notes below if airfryer not available
- Knife
- Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 4 Roti Chapati
- 1 tsp Oil Any neutral oil would do
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Herbs
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
- 3 olives pitted and halved
- 3 tsp Bell Peppers minced
- 3 tsp Onions minced
- 1 TBSP Tomato minced
Instructions
- Preheat Airfryer to 180 C for 3-5 mins.
- Bring the rotis to room temperature.
- Brush oil gently over the rotis.
- Sprinkle red chilli powder + dried herbs over the rotis.
- Bake for 2-3 mins or till crisp,
- Cut into nachos like segments.
- Arrange the nachos on a plate,
- Top with red chilli flakes, half the veggies and grated cheese
- Bake till cheese melts (approx 1-2 mins)
- Garnish with remaining veggies and olives and serve immediately
Video
Notes
Tips to make the best Roti Nachos
- Can fresh rotis be used ? Yes, but prefer rotis that are a few hours old (and not stale obviously) coz they are dried out a bit and make a fantastic nachos
- Can I deep fry the roti to make nachos ? By all means, one can deep fry. Baking or air frying is preferred at home so I have airfried these
- I dont have an air fryer / Oven. Can I still make it ? Yes, you can gently press the rotis one by one on a hot tava / skillet with a soft clean cloth all around the roti until they dry out completely and proceed with the rest of the dish. Of course, this is time consuming compared to deep fry / air fryer / baking methods
- I want to make it vegan. Can I skip the cheese? Yes , you can skip the cheese and serve this with salsa or use a vegan cheese (pref a variety that melts like mozzarella)
- Can I make this with Jowar Rotis / Millet Rotis instead of whole wheat chapatis ? Yes, I am sure you can. But I haven’t tried. Alternately, you can use Corn Tortillas too
- What can I serve this with ? As our roti nachos was spicy and tangy by itself (see recipe below), we had it as is. However a salsa / Sour cream / guacamole would make it more filling
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Don’t worry about the kids, I don’t think I want to share this with anyone too. So colourful, easy and best way to leftover rotis.
lol ! thanks ! Even I was tempted to make one extra roti JUST to make this seema 🙂
What a delightful and delicious makeover from leftover rotis. Lovely recipe. And please don’t even talk to me about cinema and nachos. Brings back memories when once we bought nachos to enjoy while watching a movie.. didn’t watch the movie as a hand flick and the whole content was on my dress!
uh oh! that must have been an unfortunate incident Mayuri!
Wow I am literally drooling Kalyani. I want these crisp roti nachos right now. Loved the makeover of leftover roti.
aww. thank u sujata!
Best way to enjoy the left over rotis . I am going to deliberately make some extra rotis next time to enjoy this Mexican style nachos using rotis 🙂
that sounds like a plan!
Simply wonderful idea! Love the way you have made rotis into nachos. Will try it. Thanks.
Thanks Archana.
A good way to make use of the leftover rotis. I usually end up making khakras, neext time will make these nachos.
that’s great to know Jayashree! do try.
What a great idea to use leftover rotis to make nachos! The platter looks so lovely, I wish I could grab it straight off the screen. Lovely guilt-free snacking option for children and adults alike.
Thanks priya. It sure is a crowd pleaser
Baking the rotis is a great option! We love nachos and this is one of our favorites! A great choice to share for the theme!
THanks Radha. These baked roti nachos is our newest fav at home !
perfect snack for party or screening time (specially for me)… love the roti version.
screen time snack – absolutely 🙂