Yellow Roti or Chopdas are another form of theplas from a Gujrati kitchen . These are simple parathas made with whole wheat flour , a bit of turmeric and carom seeds .
Deciding a Indian flat bread with the alphabet Y , for the theme Flatbreads and More was a task , so I chose to use the word Yellow , since this roti is yellow in color . It is Juhi who calls this roti yellow waali roti and that’s how I decided to name it . The Yellow Gujju Roti .
Chopdas are normally made in all Gujju homes , more so in Jain families . These are simple and quick to make and make a great accompaniment with any curry or side dish . Come to think of it , this roti does not require any accompaniment , just roll it up and gobble it down !
While making these rotis please do not overcook , The first flip should be in about 10-12 seconds . After flipping immediately apply oil on the flipped side and then again flip and apply oil and reflip . That is it ! These rotis should be stacked and you will be amazed to see how soft they are .
These chopdas are a must while we travel overseas as they have a very good shelf life and can be enjoyed without any accompaniment . I make packs of 5 rotis , two for each and one extra . While we are out they are such a blessing , I always have a pack in my bag .
For today I have served these chopdas with a rustic spring onion curry .Leela Kanda ane Ganthia nu shaak , along with Tindora Sambariyu, Leele Chutney and Chaas .
Leela Kanda ane Ganthia nu shaak is a quick curry made with spring onions , tomatoes and Ganthia . One can use any variety of this farsan . The dish gets ready in just a couple of minutes if you have the onion chopped . The Ganthia is added at the time of serving .
Tindora nu sambariyu is a instant pickle made from ivy gourd . The gourds are sliced finely , add in a heaped teaspoon of Methi Masala and a couple of teaspoons of cooking oil and you are done ! You can enjoy the fresh pickle right away .
Leele Chutney is the typical green chutney from Gujrati homes . It is made with coriander , green chillies and peanuts . A drizzle of lemon juice and a pinch of sugar is a must .
Chaas or buttermilk is mandatory in Gujju homes , it is a must to serve it for every meal , in almost all seasons .
Choapda
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp curds
1/8 tsp carom seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder ( optional )
Salt to taste
Whole wheat flour for rolling
Oil for kneading and cooking
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
Keep aside for 15 minutes .
Drizzle 1 tsp of oil over the dough and knead again for a minute or two .
Divide into 14 balls .
Take one ball , flatten it with your palms .roll it into dry wheat flour .
Roll into 5-6” diameter disc.
Heat a griddle .
Place the rolled disc , as soon as you see the top surface drying ( it shall take a few seconds ) flip over .
Apply a tsp of oil over the top surface and immediately flip over .
Apply oil on the flipped disc.
Flip once again and cook for a few seconds .
Remove from fire .
Cook the rest of chopdas in the similar manner .
Some other rotis / breads from Gujrat
Choapda
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp curds
- 1/8 tsp carom seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder optional
- Salt to taste
- While wheat flour for rolling
- Oil for kneading and cooking
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
- Keep aside for 15 minutes .
- Drizzle 1 tsp of oil over the dough and knead again for a minute or two .
- Divide into 14 balls .
- Take one ball , flatten it with your palms .roll it into dry wheat flour .
- Roll into 5-6” diameter disc.
- Heat a griddle .
- Place the rolled disc , as soon as you see the top surface drying ( it shall take a few seconds ) flip over .
- Apply a tsp of oil over the top surface and immediately flip over .
- Apply oil on the flipped disc.
- Flip once again and cook for a few seconds .
- Remove from fire .
- Cook the rest of chopdas in the similar manner .
Notes
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What a fantastic roti Vaishali! Its nice to read about the different rotis one can pack for a journey. I think just to enjoy these rotis, I would want to make a journey..:)
Thanks for posting all the lovely recipes you make. I have one doubt, do we add water to make the dough or only curd is used?
Thanks Nikita .
You need just a little curd to make the rotis soft , however you have to bind the dough with water .
Wow, choapda looks absolutely incredible and prefect to have with some delicious curries. What a lovely array of delicious side dishes there. Am hungry and my mouth is literally watering here. Especially that leele chutney makes me drool.
I agree with Valli….I want to make a few journeys just to eat those rotis. It looks so tempting and delicious! Fabulous dishes to go with the rotis too!
Amazing rotis and the thali is just too good to pass. I would want to try the ivy gourd pickle. Sounds interesting too.
Looks so tempting and delicious.. love your all collection of breads.
The rotis are super soft and perfect for travel. I love the thali you have made. Each dish is too good and when served together they would make an absolutely delicious meal..
Lovely Gujju spread, and yes all the Jain homes I visit here will have tindora nu pickle or sambhariyu. A quick way to make the pickle. For us chopada is the plain parathas that are either folded into a square or a triangle with little oil smeared and flour sprinkled on it before folding. My mum would make them with Chora dal or chana dal or doodhi nu shaak. Love theoclour of the chopadas you’ve made.
phew each and every dish looks so inviting. The pic of Tindora Sambariyu is just awesome. Never saw such a droolicious Tindora, and yes the yellow roti looks super soft. awesome platter.
yellow roti or gujju roti looks so tempting and inviting. I fell in love with this gujju thali. You always make me drool over your thali and spread you make for every recipe. Surely a great planning and time management. Loved running this BM along with you.
I am not even reading the recipe Vaishali as I cant take my eyes of that spread you have presented!! Everything looks so inviting and its really so awesome!!!
Look at that spread. Next time for the mega marathon, I am going to stay with you and be your taste tester 🙂 How unique and traditional each and every dish is.
Omg Vaishalli! Another wonderful spread from your repertoire. Wish I have been living close to you. I’m sure you can’t eat so much. I would have given you company 🙂