If you have leftover pizza from the previous night, you may be tempted to eat it for breakfast. However, since when is pizza a breakfast dish? Well, if you truly want to enjoy a cheesy slice of ‘za for breakfast, here is a healthy and desi recipe you can try that is also quite delicious. Chef Saloni Kukreja has recently shared this instant-hit recipe on Instagram. Instead of any maida-based pizza base, the chef uses leftover whole-wheat rotis to make this breakfast-friendly desi pizza.
If you live with your parents or a health freak partner, you will get applauded for making this delicious, healthy breakfast recipe that will also utilize any leftover rotis from the previous night. This move will be much appreciated than popping a leftover pizza in the microwave in the morning.
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Want to learn how to make breakfast pizza at home? Read on to learn the steps of the recipe as shared by the chef.
Watch the recipe for Breakfast Pizza Recipe (Leftover Roti Pizza Recipe) here:
How to Make Breakfast Pizza at Home | Breakfast Pizza Recipe | Leftover Roti Pizza Recipe
Place the rotis onto a small nonstick pan. Make sure they are overlapping each other and covering the sides evenly. Crack in the eggs and whisk. Add salt, pepper, mixed herbs, and milk. Mix well but gently. Add sliced tomato, pickled jalapeno, or any other veggies of your choice. Top it up with grated cheese. Place the pan on a stove on low heat and add oil on the sides to prevent sticking-splash water on top and cover with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the egg is fully cooked. Garnish with herbs and fresh basil. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Many cooking fans dropped interesting questions in the comments section.
Can you bake it instead of cooking it on the stovetop?
As per Chef Saloni Kukreja, yes, you can also bake this roti-pizza in the oven. Make sure you use an oven-proof pan and grease it well. Bake for 5-7 minutes on low heat, till the eggs are cooked properly.
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Is There A Replacement Of Eggs For Vegetarians?
“There is no 1:1 substitute unless you are using vegan egg substitutes, but I’ll work on a vegetarian stove-top pizza recipe,” Chef Kukreja shares. Suggesting a vegetarian version, a social media user writes that they tried a similar recipe using “lots of grated veggies and a little bit of besan batter, with half tsp Eno or baking soda.”
Roti Pizza And Quiche – Are They The Same?
This roti-pizza recipe can also be seen as a desi twist to the French Quiche – a savoury egg custard baked in a pie crust shell. Quiche filling is prepared using milk, cream, and eggs. The add-ins can vary as per your choices such as meats, seafood, cheese, spices, and vegetables. Here is the recipe if you want to make the classic quiche at home.
