Bajra Aloo Roti

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Ingredients

1 cup	bajra (pearl millet) flour
2 medium	potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 small	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	carom seeds (ajwain)
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed
—	ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 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. 2 Mix the ingredients well and gradually add water to form a soft dough.
3. 3 Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a lemon.
4. 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. 5 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
6. 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. 7 Apply ghee or oil on both sides of the roti and cook until it is golden and crisp.
8. 8 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
9. 9 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.