Roomali Roti

[Suvir Saran]

What fillings would you use?

Do you ever make these at home?

Where do you get your recipes/inspiration?

[indiachef]

Roomali rotis are rarely made at homes.

One interesting wrap would be freshly skewered sheekh kebabs spiced with green chutney and onions.

Another one would be juliennes of left over Tandoori chicken, sauteed with sliced onions, tomatoes, cilantro and mild spices. Cool the mis and wrap in Roomali. Fold and dip in beaten whole eggs. Lightly shallow fry in minimal oil in a shallow pan. Cut on a slant and serve

[anil]

Roomali rotis are rarely made at homes.

Not really true - Agreed that roomali rotis are rarely seen to be made in homes in northern india; specially in hindu house-holds.

In two occasions - 1) In a household of very talented metal engraveaurs inn Moradabad, UP 2) Second generation family of wazirs to Nizams of Hyderabad.

We found roomali rotis to be the default bread - However, in pure statistical terms, your statement holds true "rarely"

Much has to do with its association with muslim households - which is unfortunate because I loved it over tava chapatis (rotis) or tandoors

[indiachef]

The statement still holds true. It is not a common sight to find Roomalis made in homes. There could be and certainly are families that probably have Roomali as a staple bread, whether Northern or Suuthern.

Its origins could be from the Lebanese/Syrian bread called "Rekak".

It probably came to India through Muslim invasions, ergo the obvious that its not made in Hindu homes.

[prasad2]

Rarely at home is correct, given the time and space in your kitchens and stove tops. What I have seen and eaten best is at restaurants done on inverted hot woks over Tandoors.

For savory snacks, literally any kabab with Cuchumber salad (Chopped onion, tomato and cucumbers with lemon juice and salt, chilly pwdr) and chutneys would be perfect.

How about as a dessert (roomali Gone Bananas)

Roomalis are found in Indian grocery stores in frozen section. Spread strawberry or mixed fruit jam, place a ripe banana in the center, fold tight, on the edges, use egg as binder or wet your finger tips. Fry them in hot oil.

Serve with a scoop of Malai Kulfi.

P2

[BBhasin]

The current hot trend in New Delhi. Roomali roti stuffed with Kakori Kabab and seasoned with spices, chutney and chopped onions that have been marinated in malt vinegar.

Does anyone have a reciepe for kakori kabab?? I read a story about it somewhere but did not get the reciepe.