12 One-Pot Winter Wonders Your Dadi Would Approve Of

9. Vegetable Stew with Roti Crumbs (Regional Comfort)

Rustic vegetable stews are a winter staple in many regions, and when served with toasted roti crumbs or crushed flatbread they become a textured, filling one-pot meal. Use a mix of seasonal root vegetables—carrot, potato, beet, and sweet potato—along with onions, tomatoes, and warming spices like roasted cumin and black pepper. Simmer everything in a pot until just tender, then mash a few pieces to thicken the broth naturally. Toast small pieces of leftover roti in ghee until crisp and scatter them on top for crunch. This technique is a great way to use up day-old rotis and to make a simple stew feel substantial. Dadi-style stews rely on pantry staples, a slow simmer, and the small comforts of warmed spices and a finishing squeeze of lemon.