Follow these steps for perfect results
Whole Wheat Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
to taste
Sunflower Oil
hot
Turmeric Powder
Water
Sunflower Oil
Mustard seeds
White Urad Dal (Split)
Cumin powder (Jeera)
Coriander Powder (Dhania)
Sambar Powder
Red Chilli powder
Salt
to taste
Turmeric powder
Sugar
Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)
Curry leaves
finely chopped
Sunflower Oil
for deep frying
Mix whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Add hot sunflower oil and a little water, and knead to form a firm dough.
Cover the dough and set aside.
In a preheated pan, add sunflower oil.
Add mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them splutter.
Add white urad dal and roast until lightly brown.
Add cumin powder, coriander powder, sambar powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, semolina, salt, and sugar.
Saute on low flame for 3-4 minutes until well combined. Set aside.
Pinch off a small lemon-sized portion of dough.
Roll it out flat on a lightly floured surface.
Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of the rolled dough.
Bring the sides of the dough to the center and seal it completely.
Dust with flour and flatten the biscuit roti to 2 inch diameter (½ cm thickness).
Repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
Heat oil in a kadai (wok) over medium heat.
Fry the Mangalorean Style Biscuit Roti one by one until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on a kitchen napkin and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid a soggy roti.
Adjust the spice level to your preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Filling can be made ahead of time.
Serve hot on a plate, garnished with a sprig of curry leaves.
Serve hot as a snack.
Enjoy with tea or coffee.
Pair with mint chutney or yogurt.
Complements the spices well.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular regional snack.
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