importance of stale bread
Lucknow. Rotis prepared at night are often left over in homes. Most people consider them stale and throw them away or give them to animals. But do you know that these leftover rotis can be beneficial for health and can also be used in making many delicious dishes?
Health benefits of stale bread
According to Ayurveda and nutrition experts, the wheat bread left over from the night develops good bacteria over time, which are beneficial for our digestive system.
Relief from acidity and gas
If you are troubled by stomach irritation, gas or acidity, eating stale bread with cold milk in the morning provides relief. It cools the stomach and reduces acidity.
Blood pressure and sugar control
The combination of cold milk and stale bread keeps the body temperature balanced, which helps in controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Make 3 quick and tasty recipes from leftover roti
If you do not want to eat stale roti directly with milk, then you can prepare a fun breakfast from it in a few minutes.
Desi Roti Noodles: Children like noodles. You can make roti noodles instead of flour noodles.
Method: Roll the rotis into rounds and chop them finely. Heat oil in a pan and add onion, capsicum, carrot and vegetables of your choice and fry. Add soya sauce, tomato ketchup, salt and black pepper to it. Finally add chopped rotis and toss for 2 minutes.
Crispy Roti Tacos: This is a great option to eat crisps with evening tea.
Method: Prepare masala from leftover vegetables or boiled potatoes. Apply cheese or mayonnaise on half of the roti and place potato masala. Fold the roti, apply butter or ghee on the pan and cook it till it becomes crispy from both the sides.
Nutritious Roti Churma Laddu:
Method: Cut the rotis into pieces and grind them coarsely in a mixer. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the churma for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the gas and add jaggery or sugar and cardamom powder. When it cools down, make small laddus. This is a healthy option for sweet lovers.