Bajra Roti
This healthy and gluten-free roti is perfect for days when you want a change from regular wheat based breads. It is delicious and this method gives you foolproof rotis everytime. Enjoy with some garlic chutney for a Rajasthani breakfast experience!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bajra flour/pearl millet flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Take one cup of water in a pan and bring it to boil.
- Add salt to it and reduce the heat.
- Add 1 cup of Bajra/pearl millet flour to the water and cover. Do not touch it yet. This step helps the starches to release and create a glutenous texture and gives the easiest workable dough.
- After a minute, remove the cover and mix the dough well with a wooden spoon until well combined. Set it aside so it cools down a bit.
- Then take in on to a work surface and knead the dough into a soft pliable dough.
- Break off a small piece of the dough and roll it really well into a sphere making sure there are no cracks on the surface.
- Now sprinkle some of the flour on the ball and press it down either with the help of both hands by turning it or on the surface.
- Roll it out into a round shape with a rolling pin, adding enough extra flour to prevent sticking.
- Carefully take the uncooked roti on one palm and lay it on a hot skillet (on the stove).
- While one side is cooking, sprinkle a few drops of water on the top of the roti and spread it with the help of a spoon.
- Then flip it and cook on the other side. Cook until both sides are slightly golden brown in certain areas and then take it off the skillet.
- Repeat for the rest of the dough.
- Apply some vegan ghee or avocado oil on the surface of the rotis if you wish. The rotis will be soft and delicious, nevertheless.
- Serve with some lahsun (garlic) chutney or daal or some spiced vegan yoghurt and yo have yourself a delicious breakfast/lunch/dinner.
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