11 Creative Leftover Recipes Your Family Will Love

2. Roti Pizza (Leftover Roti/Chapati)

Turn leftover rotis into instant personal pizzas the family will love. Lay a roti on a baking sheet or hot tawa, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce or mashed tomato-onion masala from your fridge, then add shredded cheese, sliced bell peppers, onion rings, and any leftover cooked chicken or paneer. Sprinkle chaat masala or dried oregano for flavour. Drizzle a little oil and place under a hot grill or cover on a tawa until the cheese melts and the roti edges crisp. Each pizza cooks in 6–8 minutes, so you can make several quickly. This format makes picky eaters more open to vegetables because they get tucked under cheese and familiar shapes. For tiffin, cool slightly and pack with a salad side; to reheat, warm in a toaster oven for a few minutes to bring back the crisp edges. Roti pizzas are playful, portable, and perfect for an after-school snack or a simple dinner.