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Crispy, flaky parcels of flatbread stuffed with a savory mixture of minced chicken, eggs, and aromatic spices. This popular Mumbai street food is a complete meal in itself, perfect for a hearty snack or dinner.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Dough (10 mins + 30 mins resting)
Cook the Chicken Filling (15 mins)
Crispy, flaky parcels of flatbread stuffed with a savory mixture of minced chicken, eggs, and aromatic spices. This popular Mumbai street food is a complete meal in itself, perfect for a hearty snack or dinner.
This Indian Street Food recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 604.02 calories per serving with 26.61g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or dinner or lunch.
Assemble the Baida Roti (5 mins per roti)
Shallow Fry the Roti (8 mins per roti)
Serve Hot
Replace chicken mince with 300g of crumbled paneer, spiced mashed potatoes, or a mixture of finely chopped vegetables like carrots, beans, and peas.
For a richer flavor, substitute chicken mince with mutton mince (keema). The cooking time for the filling may need to be increased by 5-7 minutes to ensure it's fully cooked.
Add a slice of cheese or a tablespoon of grated mozzarella over the filling before folding the roti for a gooey, cheesy center.
The combination of chicken mince and eggs provides a substantial amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
With a balanced mix of carbohydrates from the flour, and protein and fats from the filling, this dish offers a significant and lasting energy boost, making it a very satisfying and filling meal.
Baida Roti (which translates to 'Egg Bread') is a popular Indian street food, especially in Mumbai. It's a square-shaped, shallow-fried parcel made from a thin dough, stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat (like chicken or mutton) and egg.
A single Chicken Baida Roti can contain approximately 650-750 calories, depending on its size and the amount of oil absorbed during frying. It's a calorie-dense and very filling dish.
While delicious, Chicken Baida Roti is considered an indulgent treat rather than a health food. It is high in protein from the chicken and egg, but also high in refined carbohydrates (maida) and fat from frying. It's best enjoyed in moderation.
Absolutely! You can make a vegetarian version by replacing the chicken mince with crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese), spiced mashed potatoes, or a mix of finely chopped and sautéed vegetables.
Frying is the traditional method that gives Baida Roti its signature crispy texture. While you can try baking it at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden, the result will be different—more like a baked puff or calzone and less crispy.
Store leftover Baida Roti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, place it on a hot tawa (griddle) over low heat or in an air fryer for a few minutes until heated through and crispy again. Avoid using a microwave as it will make the roti soggy.