Homemade Roti – Indian Flatbread

Step 1: Prepare the dough

In a wooden bowl, add 1 cup (125 grams) of wheat flour. Gradually add water as needed and mix by hand to form a dough. Continue adding water and kneading until the dough comes together.

Step 2: Add olive oil and knead

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the dough and continue kneading until the dough is smooth, pliable, and non-sticky.

Step 3: Divide the dough

Place the kneaded dough on a silicone mat. Roll the dough into a log shape and then cut it into 6 equal pieces using a dough cutter.

Step 4: Shape and flour the dough balls

Take one piece of dough, roll it into a smooth ball, and then lightly dust it with wheat flour.

Step 5: Roll out the rotis

Place the floured dough ball on the mat and use a rolling pin to roll it into a thin, even circle. Apply pressure on the edges to ensure it's evenly flat.

Step 6: Heat the tawa

Turn on the gas stove and place a tawa (pan) on it. Ensure the tawa is hot before placing the roti.

Step 7: Cook the roti (first side)

Place the rolled roti onto the hot tawa. Cook until small bubbles start to appear on the surface.

Step 8: Cook the roti (second side)

Flip the roti to cook the other side. Use a clean cloth to apply soft pressure on the edges of the roti. This will help it puff up.

Step 9: Remove and serve

Once the roti is fully puffed and cooked with light brown spots on both sides, remove it from the tawa. Repeat for the remaining dough balls.

Step 10: Apply butter (optional)

Optionally, apply a small amount of butter to the hot rotis before serving.

• The final dough should be non-sticky.

• Apply pressure on the edges while rolling the dough to ensure it's evenly flat.

• Ensure the tawa (pan) is hot before placing the roti.

• Flip the roti when small bubbles appear on the surface.

• Use a clean cloth to apply soft pressure on the edges of the roti while cooking to help it puff up.