Benefits of Eating Stale (Baasi) Roti

Usually, stale food is not good for consumption anymore, especially food that is not stored properly in a refrigerator. If something has been sitting at room temperature for more than 12 hours, then there is a good chance that it is stale and shouldn’t be consumed as it can lead to food poisoning.

Food becomes stale when it has either been stored for too long or is exposed to open air which is full of bacteria. You can tell that a food item has gone bad when it develops a slimy texture, becomes discolored, omits a sour smell, or tastes bad. Eating stale food can cause diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, bloating, gas, and in severe cases lead to bacterial contamination.

However, recent studies show that eating stale rotis that are stored properly and consumed within 12 hours after making has several health benefits. Let’s check them out.

1. A rich source of vital nutrients and vitamins- Stale chapatis made from wheat flour and water have a low glycemic index. They are also a rich source of vitamin B, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. As the chapatis become stale, they become a host for good bacteria that are good for gut health.

2. Provides relief from stomach issues- If you frequently deal with digestive issues such as acidity, constipation, bloating, and irregular bowel movements, then eating stale roti is an easy remedy for these issues. This is because stale roti is rich in dietary fibre which feeds the good bacteria present in our gut, thereby, providing relief from ailments such as constipation and irregular bowel movements.

1. Regulates body temperature- Eating stale rotis in cold milk can help regulate your body temperature. The milk and roti combination during summer keeps you hydrated, cool and eases discomfort caused by high temperatures.

2. Controls blood pressure- Dunking stale rotis in cold milk is not only a fun snack but also a healthy snack as it stabilizes our blood pressure levels and even blood sugar levels. This is because as the roti becomes stale, the complex sugar present in it starts to break down. Therefore, when we consume stale rotis, it doesn’t spike our blood pressure or sugar levels. Stale rotis’ ability to control blood pressure makes it a great snack for diabetic people.

3. Good source of energy- If you are not too big on eating breakfast because preparing it is time-consuming, then you must give stale chapatis a try. Stale chapatis are a wonderful breakfast option as it is rich in fibre and very nutritious. Consuming at least one stale chapati can make you feel full, energized, and ready to tackle the day ahead of you.

4. Helps maintain weight- Stale rotis are low in calories and fat but high in fibre, protein, and other nutrients. Its high fibre content makes us feel full for a long time. Therefore, it reduces overeating and excessive snacking throughout the day.

Therefore, to be palatable, they need to be prepared. Here are some ways in which you can turn stale rotis into a delicious meal-

1. Stale roti chips- Put stale rotis in the oven or a toaster to make them crispy and enjoy it with a dip of your choice.

2. Stale roti in milk- If you are not a fan of crispy stale roti and enjoy drinking milk every morning, then why not mix the roti with the milk?

3. Chapati noodles- Put an Indo-Chinese twist on the chapati and turn them into chapati noodles. All you need to do is cut the chapati into thin strips and then stir-fry them with some vegetables.