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Bajra Roti

Bajra roti (also known as bajra bhakri or rotla) is a traditional Indian flatbread made from pearl millet flour (bajra).

Bajra Roti

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cup Wheat Flour
  • 2.0 cup Pearl Millet
  • 4.0 tsp Ghee
  • 1.0 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

  1. Combine the bajra flour, whole wheat flour and salt in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using approx. ¾ cup of warm water.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
  3. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6") diameter thick roti using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), place the roti over it and cook it for a few seconds or till a few bristles appear on top.
  5. Turn over the roti and cook the other side for a few more seconds.
  6. Lift the roti with a pair of flat tongs and roast over an open flame till brown spots appear on both the sides.
  7. Smear 1/2 tsp ghee on top.
  8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 to make 7 more bajra rotis.
  9. Serve bajra roti immediately.