Method
- Mix the all the dry ingredients together.
- Make a hole in the middle and pour hot boiling water to it.
- Mix it lightly with a spatula.
- Let it sit for few minutes or until
you can handle the dough.
- Why hot water? Well, a friend once informed me that this helps the flour to settle well and also makes it
easier to flatten it without getting the edges all frazzled looking.
- Make sure you add carefully.
- You want a thick smooth dough which is not too tight or soggy.
- You should be able to shape the dough
into a ball without it sticking all over your palm.
- Knead it well until smooth.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Place it on a lightly greased zip lock bag or any plastic sheet you have on hand.
- Flatten it slightly with your palm
- Now place another plastic sheet on top of the flattened dough and slowly pat it down to flatten it further.
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Remove the top plastic sheet.
- Now very slowly transfer the pancake on to your palm.
- Be careful since the dough can break easily at
this point.
- That`s why the one fitting in your hands will make this process easier.
- The plastic sheet will peel away easily since you
have greased it.
- Now drop this on to a hot (med-high heat) pan.
- Drizzle some ghee all around it.
- Turn it on the other side after about 3-4 minutes of cooking or when you see it turn a deeper shade of yellow and brown red spots.
- Serve hot topped with some butter.
Tips: You can use grated radish instead of cilantro. Make sure you squeeze out excess water from the radish since it will turn the
dough into a soggy mess! Adding very finely chopped onion/scallions instead of radish also make excellent rotis
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