Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tbsp

Chana dal

soaked for 2 hours

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 cup

Rice flour

1 tbsp

Sesame seeds

1 unit

Green Chilli

chopped

1 sprig

Curry leaves

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

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.

Step 2
~3 min

Add little water and knead into a soft, malleable dough.

Step 3
~3 min

Place a nonstick tawa/skillet on the heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Spread out a large piece of plastic or parchment paper on your work surface.

Step 5
~3 min

Grease your palms with oil.

Step 6
~3 min

Pinch a big ball of dough and place it in the center of the parchment or plastic.

Step 7
~3 min

Gently flatten it out to form a hand-patted disc.

Step 8
~3 min

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.

Step 9
~3 min

Carefully supporting the rotti, peel off the paper.

Step 10
~3 min

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.

Step 11
~3 min

When it seems half cooked, flip the roti over with a spatula to cook the other side.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook well till you have brown patches on both sides.

Step 13
~3 min

Take the roti off the skillet, add a dollop of butter or ghee, and serve immediately.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve along with Sweet and Spicy Raw Mango Chutney or Ridge Gourd Pachadi.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with yogurt.

Serve with chutney.

Serve as part of a South Indian thali.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut Chutney
Tomato Chutney
Yogurt with spices

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Andhra Pradesh, India

Cultural Significance

A traditional and popular breakfast dish in Andhra Pradesh.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Weekend Brunch

Popularity Score

60/100