Vagharelo Rotlo | Bajra Roti in Buttermilk
Vagharelo Rotlo is a great way to use leftover Bajra Rotis to make a one-dish meal. Delicious and filling, this traditional Gujarati dish can serve as a breakfast, snack or even a light lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed Vessel (1 litre capacity)
- Bowl - 1/2 Litre Capacity
- Ladle
- Plate
- Chopping Board and Knife
- Grinder or Mortar & Pestle
Ingredients
- 2 Bajra Rotis/Bajra Bhakri (8" size)
- 1/2 Cup Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 2/3 Cup Yogurt
- 2/3 Cup Water
To Grind
- 1" Ginger
- 2-3 Green Chillies
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves
For Tempering
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- A Few Curry Leaves
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
The Prep
- Crush 2 x 8" Bajra rotis into small pieces. You could also crush them till they are a coarse powder consistency.
- Beat 2/3 cup dahi till smooth, then add 2/3 cup water and mix well.
- Grind 1" piece of ginger, 2 or 3 green chillies, and 1 or 2 cloves of garlic into a coarse paste.
Making the Vagharelo Rotlo
- In a heavy bottomed vessel, over medium flame, heat 1 tsp oil.
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they crackle.
- Now add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and stir-fry till the cumin starts to change colour.
- Next, add 1/2 cup chopped onions, the ground ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, and a few curry leaves.
- Stir-fry the mix till the onions are translucent.
- Turn the heat down to low.
- Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric and some salt, and mix well.
- Now, add the crushed bajra roti pieces and mix well.
- Add the buttermilk and mix well.
- Cook the mix for 2 or 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Turn off the heat.
- Serve the Vagharelo Rotlo while it is still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 429 kcalCarbohydrates: 72 gProtein: 14 gFat: 10 gSaturated Fat: 3 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3 gMonounsaturated Fat: 3 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gCholesterol: 11 mgSodium: 1367 mgPotassium: 505 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 7 gVitamin A: 145 IUVitamin C: 40 mgCalcium: 165 mgIron: 8 mg