Egg Roti Wrap: Make This Indian Street Food Item Today

Living in a foreign country, we always miss our home country and keep going back to the fond memories of growing up in our town or city. My fondest memories have been of Indian food, especially colorful and flavourful street food. Every time I try to recreate one of the recipes from those days, it brings comfort, and the joy of cooking it and eating it doubles up instantly! An egg roti wrap is just that: a dish of nostalgia and warmth. I still remember the first time I had an egg roti wrap many years ago with a friend on the streets of Mumbai. It was a lovely, cool December evening, and we were starving. I saw this street vendor selling egg wraps across the street, and the aroma just pulled me towards him. He was making the egg wrap with so much love, cracking an egg on a hot tawa (pan), layering it with spices, vegetables, onions, and sauces, and lastly, pressing a roti on top…writing this for a minute, I'm transported to that lovely December evening in Mumbai. One bite of the wrap with the crispy egg, soft roti, crunchy vegetables, and the tangy sauce, and I knew I was in love.

I cook this item frequently for multiple reasons. It is a quick and healthy fix for busy days. I usually have leftover rotis or tortillas, so it's a great way to use them, and it can become any meal: breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Penning down this recipe, I'm excited to share this delicious and comfortable egg roti wrap with you all. I am sure this street-style egg roll wrap will bring as much joy and some nostalgia, too!

What is Egg roti wrap?

When you combine two of the most loved items of Indian cooking, rotis and eggs, you get an egg roti wrap! It is a flavourful and nutritious dish made with rotis or tortillas and a savory egg filling. It is easy to make an egg wrap. To prepare it, cook a roti on a hot griddle, then crack an egg directly on the roti and spread it evenly. Season the egg with salt and pepper. You can also add some finely chopped green chilies, onions, and coriander. Once the egg is cooked, roll or fold the roti into a wrap. It's as simple as that, and you can pair it with some mint chutney, salsa, or even a fresh salad on the side. Have this egg roll wrap for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it will keep you happy and full for a long time.

How to Make Egg Roti Wrap?

Making the egg wrap is easy, and you can even use a tortilla. Egg tortilla wrap or roti wrap are both delicious and easy to make. The egg wrap recipe is written below with a detailed ingredient list.

Ingredients:

• Flour—3 Cups: Flour is the base for making rotis, which are used as wraps for the egg filling.
• Eggs – 2: Eggs make the filling for the wraps. They are protein-rich, flavourful, and bind all the other ingredients together.
• Diced Onion – 2 TBSP: Onions give a nice sweet and savory flavour plus a crunchy texture when mixed with the eggs.
• Chopped coriander – 3 TBSP: Chopped coriander adds a pop of color and freshness to the egg wrap.
• Pepper – 1 TSP: A little pepper adds a subtle heat and enhances the overall flavour of the filling.
• Salt: Add salt to your taste and preference. Its seasoning brings out the filling's natural flavors.
• Julienned Capsicum – ½ Cup: Capsicum or bell peppers provide a sweet and crunchy texture and add vibrant colors to the egg roll wrap.
• Julienned Cucumber – ½ Cup: Add cucumbers for some freshness and mild sweet flavors.
• Julienned Onion – ½ Cup: Onions balance the sweetness of cucumbers and capsicums and give the egg wrap a sharp and slight flavor.
• Julienned Tomato – ½ Cup: Tomatoes make the wrap juicier and add a slight acidity to it.
• Julienned Carrot—½ Cup: The more vegetables, the healthier the egg roti wrap. Carrots add a good crunch and sweet, earthy flavors to the wrap.
• Lime Juice – 1 TSP: Lemon gives a tangy freshness and balances the overall flavors.
• Avocado (optional) - 1: Avocado provides a creamy texture and healthy fats, enhancing the richness of the egg wrap.
• Alfalfa sprouts (optional) – 1 cup: Alfalfa sprouts add a mild, nutty flavor, a delicate crunch, and a nutritional boost.

How to make Egg Roti Wrap:

Step 1: Make the disc using the puri setting. Store in a casserole or an airtight container to prevent drying. While the machine is warming up, whip 2 eggs with salt, pepper, diced onion and chopped cilantro.

Step 2: Julien the capsicum, cucumber, onion, tomato, and carrot.

Step 3: Place the puri disc on hot pan and cook one side well. Flip it, and put the egg mix on the cooked part. Flip again so the egg mix cooks well

Step 4: Once the egg and puri disc are all cooked, take it out of the pan and put the wrap fillings in the middle. Add freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Roll your egg roti wrap and it’s ready to eat.

Alternative

The recipe for the egg wrap is versatile. While I have used whole wheat rotis, you can use rotis made from any flour to make the wrap. Even tortillas can be used. Tortilla egg wrap also tastes quite delicious. You can make the egg wraps from any roti like bajra roti, jowar roti, ragi roti, etc. Using bajra, ragi, or jowar roti instead of wheat is a great option, especially when you are allergic to gluten or avoiding wheat to adopt a more healthy diet.

Conclusion

Recreating recipes from childhood or hometown is always very comforting. Such recipes like egg wrap, an excellent combination of taste and nutrition, are a win-win. It is a preferred choice over eating out, any day! Making the tortilla or roti egg wrap is easy, does not take much time, and is a great way to use up the leftover rotis. Add as many vegetables and protein as you like to make it healthier. The choice of fillings is endless, as is the choice of base for the roti or tortilla. Try making the egg wrap today, and enjoy the simple joys of life! I am sure it will become your family favorite, too, just like mine!