Bajra Aloo Roti
Veg
Vegan
A hearty flatbread made with bajra and spiced mashed potatoes, perfect for any meal.
Cuisines
Haryanvi
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Pearl Millet Flour |
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2 medium | Potato , boiled and mashed |
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1 small | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Carom Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
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— | Ghee , or oil for cooking |
Instructions
- 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the bajra flour, mashed potatoes, chopped onion, cumin seeds, carom seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
- 2 Mix the ingredients well and gradually add water to form a soft dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a lemon.
- 4 Flatten each ball between your palms and gently roll it out into a thick roti using a rolling pin, dusting with dry flour as needed.
- 5 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
- 6 Place the rolled roti on the hot tawa and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until small brown spots appear.
- 7 Apply ghee or oil on both sides of the roti and cook until it is golden and crisp.
- 8 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- 9 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.
Tips
Ensure the dough is soft and pliable for easier rolling. If the dough cracks, add a little more water.