Name: Easy 2-Ingredient Roti (Indian Flatbread)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 Roti
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour; 3/4 cup Warm Water; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Neutral Oil; 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter

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60 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

45 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

8 Roti

Calories / Serving

~120 kcal

Recipe by Kathryn Alexandre on YouTube

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Combine Flour and Salt
Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour to a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional).
Form the Dough
Slowly mix about 3/4 cup of warm water with the flour using your hands. Only add as much water as is needed to bring the dough together; if you need a bit more, add just a teaspoon at a time.
Knead the Dough
the dough in the bowl for until it is smooth, pliable, and lightly springs back when you press an indent.
Rest the Dough
Rub about 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and allow it to rest covered with a damp cloth for .
Portion the Dough
After , gently the dough a couple of times. Then, slice the dough into at least 8 equal portions.
Roll Dough Balls
Roll each portion into a smooth ball using your palm on a flat surface. Keep the other dough balls covered so they don't dry out as you work.
Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron skillet (tawa) over medium to medium-high heat until it is hot. You want your pan to be hot before you put any roti dough on it, so the roti starts cooking immediately, but not so hot that it burns.
Roll Out Roti
As your pan heats up, lightly flour a surface, flatten one dough ball, and roll it into a thin circle of roughly 6 to 7 inches in diameter. The dough should not be sticky and should move easily on the floured surface. You can flip the dough back and forth as needed to get a nice circular shape.
Cook First Side
With your pan ready, place the rolled roti on the pan and cook for about until you start seeing the dough drying out and bubbling.
Cook Second Side
Flip the roti to the second side and continue cooking for . The first side should have some nice brown spots.
Encourage Puffing
A great roti will start puffing up. If it isn't, you can press on the sides of the dough with a spatula or a cloth to encourage to build up and get the puffing started. Flip the dough back and forth between both sides as needed.
Remove and Butter
Once the roti is cooked through, remove it from the heat. The roti will deflate once off the heat. (Optional) Immediately spread some vegan butter over the hot roti.
Keep Warm and Repeat
Keep your finished roti covered so it doesn't harden while you repeat the process with the other balls of dough.

Before You Cook

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No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)

AllergensThis recipe contains gluten.

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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

Use atta flour instead of allIngredient swap
Purpose whole wheat flour for an even softer and more pliable roti.
Add a quarter teaspoon ofCustomise
Add a quarter teaspoon of salt for enhanced flavor, especially if eating the roti plain.
Spread vegan butter or gheeDietary option
Spread vegan butter or ghee on the hot roti immediately after cooking for added richness.

Helpful Tips

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Flavour tipThe Salt Is Optional but
The salt is optional but helps bring out the nutty flavor of the flour.
TipTraditionally
Atta flour is used for softer roti, but all-purpose whole wheat flour works too.
Cooking tipEnsure Your Pan Is Hot
Ensure your pan is hot before adding the roti to cook immediately, but not so hot that it burns.
TipIf the Roti Isn't Puffing
Gently press on the sides with a cloth or spatula to encourage steam buildup.
Cooking tipKeep an Eye on Pan Heat
Too cold makes roti stiff, too hot causes burning and tearing.
TipRoll Out the Next Piece
Roll out the next piece of dough while one is cooking to create an efficient assembly line.

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Easy 2-Ingredient Roti (Indian Flatbread)

60 mins

Indian

45 min

15 min

8 Roti

~120 kcal

Main Ingredients

Combine Flour and Salt

Form the Dough

Knead the Dough

Rest the Dough

Portion the Dough

Roll Dough Balls

Heat the Pan

Roll Out Roti

Cook First Side

Cook Second Side

Encourage Puffing

Remove and Butter

Keep Warm and Repeat

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