Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Dough Base

   Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour to a wooden bowl.

2. 2.Add Salt

   Add ½ tsp of salt to the flour.

3. 3.Combine with Hot Water

   Pour ¾ cup of hot water into the flour mixture and combine using a spoon until it has cooled down enough to handle.

4. 4.Knead the Dough

   Once the mixture has cooled down, knead it using your hands. Sprinkle more water if required, a few drops at a time, until a smooth dough forms. This will take approximately 3-5 minutes of continuous kneading.

5. 5.Apply Oil and Rest

   Add ½ tsp of oil to the smooth dough and spread it evenly over the surface. Cover the dough with a wet cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

6. 6.Form Dough Balls

   After resting, take a small portion of the dough, around the size of a large lemon, and roll it into a smooth ball between your palms.

7. 7.Dust and Roll

   Dust the dough ball with whole wheat flour. Place it on a rolling board and roll it out thinly into a circular shape using a rolling pin, ensuring even thickness.

8. 8.Cook on Tawa

   Place the rolled dough on a preheated tawa (griddle) over medium-high heat. Cook for approximately 30-45 seconds until small bubbles start to appear on the surface.

9. 9.Puff on Direct Flame

   Carefully transfer the phulka to a direct high flame on the gas stove using tongs. Cook for a few seconds until it starts to puff up completely. Flip and cook for a few more seconds until brown spots appear on both sides.

10. 10.Alternative Cooking Method (Optional)

    Optionally, you can also cook the phulka completely on the tawa by pressing gently with a wooden spatula until brown spots start to appear on both sides and it puffs up.

11. 11.Serve

    Serve the hot and fresh phulkas immediately with your favorite curry or side dish.