Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

By Farhana Zia, Ken Min (Illustrator)

Can Aneel uncover the secret to his grandfather's legendary strength with a batch of hot roti?

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32 pages· 1,171 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Aneel's grandparents visit from India, bringing tales of Dada-ji's youthful strength, fueled by hot roti and spicy mango pickle. Eager to see if the magic still works, Aneel embarks on a culinary adventure to recreate the legendary dish. Will the roti unlock Dada-ji's tiger-like power once more? Join Aneel in this heartwarming journey filled with family, tradition, and a dash of spice.

From the publisher

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.Aneel’s grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his grandmother’s incense, and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tells the world’s best stories. When he was a boy, adventurous, energetic Dada-ji had the power of a tiger. Hunh-ji! Yes, sir! He could shake mangoes off trees and wrangle wild cobras. And what gave him his power? Fluffy-puffy hot, hot roti, with a bit of tongue-burning mango pickle. Does Dada-ji still have the power? Aneel wants to find out-but first he has to figure out how to whip up a batch of hot, hot roti. Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. Hunh-ji! Yes, sir!