Tamil · Food & Drink
ரொட்டி
rotti
Bread; roti
Beginnernoun
Definition
Bread or flatbread; chapati and parotta are favorites.
Example
இரவில் ரொட்டி சாப்பிடுவோம்.
At night we eat roti.
Etymology
'ரொட்டி' (rotti) comes from the Tamil term 'ரொட்டல்' which means 'to roll' or 'flatten'. It refers to unleavened flatbreads prevalent in South Indian and North Indian cuisines.
How & Where It’s Used
'ரொட்டியை' (rotti) is used in informal contexts, commonly during meals. It reflects regional variations in South Indian and Indian culinary practices, often used with various curries or side dishes.