Roomali Roti

47 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“A tender and delicious flatbread from Central India.” - by Moomal Abro

Ingredients

2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup water

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Original recipe yields 6 rotis

Directions

In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt. Add oil and mix in with a fork until flour is crumbly. Mix in water until the dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover and set aside for 45 minutes.
Knead dough again until smooth; divide into six equal parts. Form each part into a round. Roll out each round as thinly as possible; dust with flour to keep from sticking.
Invert a heavy cast iron pan over burner and heat. Spread roti over pan and cook. Roti will cook in 40 to 50 seconds. Tiny black spots will appear when it is finished. Fold Roti and serve hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
205 cal
10%

Fat
5.3 g
8%

Carbs
33.1 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Bijay

Dec. 22, 2007

"To make the rotis soft try cooking them turning the following way. The first flip right after you place them on the pan aprox 5-6 secs. Now cook this side for about 1 minute or until soft brown spots ..." See moreon the bottom. Now last flip for the roti to rise up a bit and its ready. I love them every time i have them."

Yummum

Jan. 1, 2007

"We really enjoyed these. Found it a bit difficult to roll thinly, and I was surprised by how crispy they were. The roti at our favourite restaurant is soft and pliable. Does anyone have a suggestio..." See moren on how I might make these so they come out soft?"

CRISTEN1

Mar. 31, 2005

"Fantastic! Great bread recipe- I cooked it on a crepe skillet on high heat, and noticed that if you flip it one extra time, the bread puffs up and fills with hot air- it's great! It turned out like ..." See morepita bread. Definitely a keeper!"

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