Madua Roti
Veg
Vegan
A nutritious flatbread made from finger millet flour, offering a slightly nutty flavor and a soft texture, ideal for pairing with curries.
Cuisines
Kumaoni
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | madua (finger millet) flour |
| 1 cup | whole wheat flour |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | ghee or oil for cooking |
Instructions
- 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine madua flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.
- 2 Gradually add water to the flour mixture, kneading it into a soft and pliable dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls.
- 4 Flatten each ball with your palms and roll it out into a round roti using a rolling pin.
- 5 Heat a tawa or flat skillet over medium heat.
- 6 Place a rolled-out roti on the hot tawa and cook until small bubbles appear on the surface.
- 7 Flip the roti and cook the other side, applying a little ghee or oil.
- 8 Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and puffing.
- 9 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- 10 Serve hot with a side of curry or chutney.
Tips
For softer rotis, let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes before rolling.