Besan Masala Roti

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Ingredients

1 cup	besan (gram flour)
1 cup	whole wheat flour
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 small	tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon	carom seeds (ajwain)
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
0.5 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	oil
as needed	water

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine besan, whole wheat flour, chopped onion, chopped tomato, coriander leaves, carom seeds, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
2. 2 Add oil to the mixture and mix well.
3. 3 Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.
4. 4 Divide the dough into small balls of equal size.
5. 5 Roll each ball into a flat, round disc using a rolling pin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
6. 6 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
7. 7 Place the rolled roti on the hot tawa and cook for about 1-2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface.
8. 8 Flip the roti and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear.
9. 9 Apply a little oil on both sides and cook until the roti is evenly cooked and has a nice golden color.
10. 10 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
11. 11 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.