Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Dough Base

   Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour into a large mixing bowl.

2. 2.Season the Flour

   Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the flour.

3. 3.Combine Dry Ingredients

   Use a spoon to mix the salt evenly with the whole wheat flour.

4. 4.Add Hot Water

   Pour ¾ cup of hot water into the center of the flour mixture.

5. 5.Initial Mixing

   Combine the water and flour using a spoon until it forms a rough mixture and has cooled down enough to handle.

6. 6.Knead the Dough

   Once the mixture has cooled down, begin kneading the dough with your hands.

7. 7.Adjust Consistency (if needed)

   If the dough is too dry, sprinkle a little more water as required to bring it together.

8. 8.Achieve Smooth Dough

   Continue kneading the dough for 3-5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.

9. 9.Add Oil

   Add ½ teaspoon of oil to the kneaded dough.

10. 10.Coat the Dough

    Rub the oil all over the dough ball, ensuring it's well coated.

11. 11.Rest the Dough

    Cover the bowl with a wet cloth and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. This helps in making the rotis softer.

12. 12.Portion the Dough

    Take a small portion of the rested dough, approximately the size of a large lemon, and roll it into a smooth ball between your palms.

13. 13.Dust with Flour

    Lightly dust the dough ball with whole wheat flour to prevent sticking.

14. 14.Roll Out the Roti

    Place the dusted dough ball on a rolling board and roll it out thinly into a circular shape using a rolling pin.

15. 15.Cook on Tawa (First Side)

    Place the rolled-out roti on a hot tawa (griddle) over medium-high heat. Cook until small bubbles start to appear on the surface, about 15-20 seconds.

16. 16.Puff on Direct Flame

    Using tongs, flip the roti and transfer it directly onto a high flame. Cook for a few seconds until it starts to puff up.

17. 17.Cook Second Side

    Flip the roti again on the flame and cook for a few more seconds until it puffs up completely and develops light brown spots on both sides.

18. 18.Alternative Tawa Cooking (Optional)

    Optionally, you can cook the roti completely on the tawa. After the first flip, press gently with a wooden spatula until brown spots appear and the roti puffs up. Flip again and cook the other side similarly.

19. 19.Serve Hot

    Remove the cooked phulka/roti from the flame or tawa and serve hot with your favorite curry or sabzi.