Roti



About Roti
An unleavened griddle-baked bread from India, usually made with whole wheat flour. The roti is finished over an open flame for 10 to 15 seconds, a technique that causes it to fill with steam and puff up like a balloon. It may be stuffed with all the ingredients like: mashed potato, cumin and ham or duck and spices.

Alternate meanings
Roti is French for "roast" or "roasted".

Tips for making Roti

 * Use Boiling Water: The boiling water reacts with flour, breaking down gluten bonds to create a soft roti dough and the softest roti ever!
 * Allow the Dough to Rest: Once a soft dough forms, cover and set aside to rest for 15-20 minutes.
 * Cooking Technique: Make sure the roti is rolled as flat as possible. Thick rotis take longer to cook and are often too heavy to rise resulting in uncooked tasteless roti. Place the roti on a heated pan for a minute or two, and flip. Cook for 2-3 minutes then flip again.

Ingredients for Making Soft Roti
To make the best soft roti, you will need the following ingredients:


 * Whole Wheat Flour (Atta): The main ingredient for roti is whole wheat flour, which gives it its characteristic texture and flavour.
 * Substitutes: All-Purpose Flour: If whole wheat flour is not available, you can use all-purpose flour (maida) as a substitute. However, keep in mind that the texture and taste of the roti will be slightly different.
 * Gluten-Free Flour: For those with gluten intolerance, you can use gluten-free flour such as rice flour, millet flour, or chickpea flour to make gluten-free rotis. These flours may require different proportions of water and may not yield the same softness as regular rotis.
 * Water: Water is used to knead the dough and make it pliable. The amount of water required may vary based on the quality of the flour.
 * Salt: A small amount of salt is added to enhance the taste of the roti.
 * Oil or Ghee: Adding a little oil or ghee to the dough helps in making the roti soft and pliable. It also adds flavour.
 * Substitutes: Dairy-Free Substitutes: Instead of ghee, you can use vegetable oil or vegan butter as a substitute for a dairy-free version of roti.
 * Please note that while these substitutes can be used, they may alter the taste, texture, and overall quality of the roti compared to traditional whole wheat rotis. It’s always best to use the recommended ingredients for the most authentic results.

Tools for Making Soft Roti

 * rolling pin or clean bottle
 * mixing bowl
 * tablespoon
 * thawa (heavy-based cast iron pan) or non-stick frying pan or shallow pot

Recipes

 * Homemade Roti
 * Homemade Jamaican Roti
 * Alu Roti