Avarekalu Rotti
Veg
Vegan
A traditional flatbread made from rice flour and avarekalu (hyacinth beans), often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.
Cuisines
Mysore
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | avarekalu (hyacinth beans) |
| 1 cup | rice flour |
| 1 cup | semolina (rava) |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | grated coconut |
| 2 tablespoons | finely chopped coriander leaves |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | water as needed |
Instructions
- 1 Boil the avarekalu in water until they are soft, then drain and set aside.
- 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, semolina, boiled avarekalu, chopped onion, grated coconut, chopped coriander leaves, cumin seeds, and salt.
- 3 Gradually add water to the mixture and knead into a soft dough.
- 4 Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into a ball.
- 5 Heat a tawa or flat griddle over medium heat.
- 6 Take a ball of dough and flatten it into a thin disc using your hands or a rolling pin.
- 7 Place the disc on the hot tawa and drizzle a little oil around the edges.
- 8 Cook on medium heat until the rotti turns golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
- 9 Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- 10 Serve hot with coconut chutney or any side dish of your choice.
Tips
If the dough is sticky, use a little oil on your hands to flatten the rotti.