Besan Roti
Besan roti is a delicious North Indian flatbread made from gram flour and whole wheat flour. Do it not just for the taste, but also the fact that there is a good amount of protein from the gram flour.
Servings: 4
Calories: 117kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Pan or use non stick tawa
Ingredients
- 1½ cup besan flour or gram flour
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 green chilies chopped
- ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds
- 2 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Combine besan flour, wheat flour, ajwain seeds, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix well add chopped cilantro and chopped green chilies.1½ cup besan flour or gram flour, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 green chilies chopped, ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds, 2 teaspoon cilantro chopped, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add little water in gradual steps and mix the ingredients together to make a smooth dough. Drizzle a teaspoon of oil over the dough and knead for a couple of minutes until smooth and firm.¾ cup water
- Divide the besan roti dough into small portions, about 1" round.
- Roll each portion of the dough, and dust in flour as needed, into a thin circle.
- Place a tawa (pan) over medium heat and keep it ready.
- Once rolled, place the roti on the tawa and allow it to cook for a few seconds. Once you see air bubbles popping out, flip and turn. Spread a thin layer of oil over the roti and cook on both sides until browned/cooked.
- Once done, remove the Besan Roti from the Roti Tawa and proceed the same way with the remaining portions of the dough.
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Notes
- It is also fairly common practice to add onions to the dough. It's a great way to add taste to the rotis as the onions add a sweet note. But if you do not want to add onions, there are substitutes you can go with like fenugreek leaves, chopped spinach, or grated veggies like carrots.
- If you are cooking for kids or for a group that prefers it mild, be sure to reduce green chilies or even skip them altogether.
- Remember to finely chop the cilantro and green chilies before mixing them in. This will avoid the rotis from tearing apart as you roll them.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg