Chhilka Roti
Veg
Vegan
A type of Indian bread made from rice flour, commonly served with Jharkhand curries and chutneys.
Cuisines
Jharkhand
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | rice husk (chhilka) |
| 1 cup | wheat flour |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the rice husk thoroughly to remove any impurities.
- 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice husk and wheat flour.
- 3 Add salt to the mixture and mix well.
- 4 Gradually add water to the mixture while kneading it into a soft dough.
- 5 Divide the dough into small balls of equal size.
- 6 Roll each ball into a flat, round roti using a rolling pin.
- 7 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
- 8 Place the rolled roti on the hot tawa.
- 9 Cook the roti on one side until bubbles start to form, then flip it over.
- 10 Apply a little oil around the edges of the roti and cook until both sides are golden brown.
- 11 Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.
Tips
Serve hot with a side of chutney or curry for a traditional Jharkhand meal experience.