Mother India East Indian Roti

What is Mother India East Indian Roti? A celebrated Toronto institution famous for pioneering the city's East Indian roti phenomenon, Mother India brings its signature curried roti parcels to St. Clair Avenue West in the Stockyards district. The relaxed casual dining space features colourful wall tapestries, comfortable dining tables, and an open kitchen where chefs stretch paper-thin rotis and roll them around generous ladles of bubbling curry to order.

Mother India East Indian Roti Menu & What to Order The menu is legendary for its massive, pillow-sized East Indian rotis—fresh flatbreads folded like burritos around rich curries and spiced potatoes. The perennial favorite is the Butter Chicken Roti, packed with tender tandoori chicken chunks simmered in a velvety, mildly sweet tomato-butter sauce. Heat seekers can dive into the fiery Lamb Tikka Masala Roti or classic Lamb Vindaloo. Vegetarians have dozens of hearty combinations to choose from, including the creamy Saag Paneer Roti with fresh spinach, or the wholesome Chana Aloo Roti filled with chickpeas and potatoes. Start with a pair of handmade vegetable samosas with tamarind dip.

Know Before You Go Portions at Mother India are exceptionally large, with a single roti easily serving as two satisfying meals. Heat levels are customizable from mild to extra spicy, so be sure to specify your heat tolerance when placing your order. The restaurant sits near the western terminus of the 512 St. Clair streetcar line at Keele and St. Clair, with free plaza and street parking accessible nearby.