During these difficult times, Passion for Spices™ Team has put together beautiful illustrated recipes for you and your family to enjoy. Our first series is Classic Breads from Around the World, a three part series including Country Loaf Bread, Focaccia, and Flatbreads from Around the World.
Part 3: Indian Roti
This is a classic flatbread from India, and is a staple food for many families in different regions of India. Rotis are eaten alongside many vegetarian/non-vegetarian curries and subzis, which are mixed vegetable dishes made with seasonal vegetables. Gluten-free variations of the roti and many other Indian flatbreads can be found in May Fridel’s American Diabetes Association published Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook. Enjoy making fresh rotis at home!
Ingredients
1 cup plus 1 tbsp whole-wheat pastry flour, divided
1/3 cup warm water
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp sunflower oil, divided
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
Procedure
Step 1:
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 tsp ghee, 1 tsp sunflower oil, and salt and mix well, but reserve 1 tbsp of flour for dusting. Now stir with one hand as you pour warm water, little by little, into the dry mixture. Mix dough until it reaches a consistency similar to pizza dough. Knead well to get a smooth dough consistency. Cover dough with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
After 30 minutes, divide dough into 6 round balls and flatten each ball. Dust the flattened disks with remaining 1 tsp flour and, using a rolling pin, gently roll the dough into 6 inch diameter rounds.
Step 3:
Preheat a cast iron griddle or flat skilled over medium-high heat. Place a piece of dough in the skillet and roast about 1 minute, or until it begins to bubble. Now, turn the roti. Add 1/2 tsp of the remaining oil, spread oil all around, and continue to turn and roast the roti until it has brown edges on both sides, about 3 minutes. Using a flat spatula, press the middle of the roti as it is cooking so it cooks evenly. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining pieces of dough. Serve hot.
Enjoy the Indian Roti!
Compliments from Passion for Spices™ Team