Bajra Rotti
Veg
Vegan
A hearty flatbread made from pearl millet flour, Bajra Rotti is a staple in North Karnataka, often served with spicy curries and chutneys.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | bajra flour (pearl millet flour) |
| 1 cup | hot water |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | oil for cooking |
Instructions
- 1 In a large bowl, mix the bajra flour and salt together.
- 2 Gradually add hot water to the flour while mixing with a spoon or spatula until it forms a soft dough.
- 3 Knead the dough gently for a few minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
- 4 Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a lemon.
- 5 Take a ball of dough and flatten it slightly between your palms.
- 6 On a clean surface or rolling board, gently pat the dough into a thin, round rotti using your fingers or a rolling pin.
- 7 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- 8 Place the rotti on the hot tawa and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until small brown spots appear and it is cooked through.
- 9 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- 10 Serve hot with chutney, curry, or yogurt.
Tips
Ensure the water is hot when mixing with the flour to help bind the dough better.