A popular Indian flatbread in South Asia, whole wheat roti is sometimes referred to as chapati or phulka. Whether it is eaten with lentils, vegetables, or curries, this versatile bread complements every meal. I’ll walk you through creating silky roti in your own kitchen with this recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
Directions
Step1
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. To create a soft dough, stir add water.
step2
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead several times. Divide into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into an extremely thin round.
Step3
Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each dough round on griddle until dough bubbles and blisters appear, about 2 minutes. Turn over and continue cooking until the other side is just beginning to brown.
Storage Tips
The cooked roti can be wrapped in parchment paper or kept at room temperature in an airtight container.
Before serving, reheat them in a microwave or on a hot griddle or tawa.
Dough can be refrigerated for 24 hours. Coat the dough with oil and put it in an airtight container. Remove it 30 minutes prior to preparing rotis.
FAQs
Can I freeze Indian roti?
Indeed. After letting the roti cool, place a piece of parchment between each roti. Freeze for up to three months after transferring to a freezer-safe bag. Cook straight from the freezer on a hot stove.
What can I use in place of my roti tawa?
Use a cast iron skillet or any flat pan.
Can I use an electric stove to make roti?
Indeed. Use a roti stand to cook the roti directly on the stove after cooking it on the tawa as usual.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 127 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 221mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 152mg | 3% |