Besan ki Roti

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Ingredients

1 cup	besan (gram flour)
1/2 cup	whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon	ajwain (carom seeds)
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	ghee or oil
1/4 cup	finely chopped onions
1/4 cup	finely chopped coriander leaves
—	water as needed

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine besan, whole wheat flour, ajwain, red chili powder, and salt.
2. 2 Add ghee or oil to the flour mixture and mix well until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and coriander leaves to the mixture and mix well.
4. 4 Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
5. 5 Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
6. 6 Roll each ball into a round disc about 6 inches in diameter using a rolling pin.
7. 7 Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat.
8. 8 Place the rolled roti on the hot tawa and cook until bubbles start to form on the surface.
9. 9 Flip the roti and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear.
10. 10 Apply a little ghee or oil on both sides and cook for another minute.
11. 11 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
12. 12 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.