Follow these steps for perfect results
Turmeric powder
Ginger Garlic Paste
Salt
to taste
Chana dal
soaked for 2 hours
Red Chilli powder
Onion
chopped
Rice flour
Sesame seeds
Green Chilli
chopped
Curry leaves
chopped
Combine turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, salt, soaked chana dal, red chili powder, chopped onion, rice flour, sesame seeds, chopped green chili, and chopped curry leaves in a bowl.
Add little water and knead into a soft, malleable dough.
Place a nonstick tawa/skillet on the heat.
Spread out a large piece of plastic or parchment paper on your work surface.
Grease your palms with oil.
Pinch a big ball of dough and place it in the center of the parchment or plastic.
Gently flatten it out to form a hand-patted disc.
Lift the paper, along with the rotti on it, and turning it over, place it on the skillet with the rotti down on the hot skillet.
Carefully supporting the rotti, peel off the paper.
Drizzle a little bit of oil along the edges of the roti and in the center, into the hole made on the roti, and allow it to sizzle and crisp up.
When it seems half cooked, flip the roti over with a spatula to cook the other side.
Cook well till you have brown patches on both sides.
Take the roti off the skillet, add a dollop of butter or ghee, and serve immediately.
Serve along with Sweet and Spicy Raw Mango Chutney or Ridge Gourd Pachadi.
Expert advice for the best results
Soaking the chana dal for at least 2 hours is crucial for a soft texture.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.
Use a good quality non-stick tawa to prevent sticking.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Dough can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
Serve warm on a plate, optionally drizzled with ghee or butter.
Serve with yogurt.
Serve with chutney.
Serve as part of a South Indian thali.
Pairs well with the spices in the Sarva Pindi
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional and popular breakfast dish in Andhra Pradesh.
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