Menthe Jola Rotti
Veg
Vegan
A nutritious flatbread made with jowar flour and fenugreek leaves, offering a healthy alternative to regular rotis.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Sorghum Flour |
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1/2 cup | Rice flour |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 cup | Fenugreek Leaf , fresh, finely chopped |
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1 small | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , fresh, grated |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , finely chopped |
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2 teaspoons | Cumin , seeds |
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2 teaspoons | Sesame Seed |
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2 teaspoons | Green chili paste |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Oil , for cooking |
Instructions
- 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine jowar flour, rice flour, and salt.
- 2 Add the chopped fenugreek leaves, onion, grated coconut, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and green chili paste to the flour mixture.
- 3 Gradually add water to the mixture, kneading it into a soft dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.
- 4 Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- 5 Grease a flat surface or a banana leaf with oil and flatten each dough ball into a thin rotti using your fingers.
- 6 Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat and apply a little oil.
- 7 Place the flattened rotti on the hot tawa and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown spots appear.
- 8 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- 9 Serve the Menthe Jola Rotti hot with a side of chutney or yogurt.
Tips
Ensure the dough is soft and pliable for easy shaping. Adjust the amount of green chili paste according to your spice preference.