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Jowar ki Roti

Jowar ki Roti is an unleavened Indian bread made with Jowar Flour or Sorghum . The roti is is a speciality of Maharashtra .
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Jowar flour
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Take a pan , add water  and salt and bring the water to a boil .
  • Reduce flame to low , gradually add jowar flour to the water and mix .
  • Stir continuously while adding the flour , making sure no lumps are formed .
  • Switch of the flame and cover the dough for about 5 minutes .
  • Remove the lid , transfer the mix to a big tray or kitchen counter .
  • Spread the mix for cooling .
  • Let cool a little till you can handle it which should take about 5 minutes .
  • Grease your hands with oil and knead the mix until a soft pliable dough is formed .Do not add any water .
  • If the dough is hard then wet your hands with warm water and knead again .
  • Divide the dough into balls of required size.
  • Take a ball of dough , flatten it slightly and place it on a dusted rolling board .
  • Roll the roti either by patting with hands , or use a rolling pin .
  • You could even roll between two plastic sheets .
  • Heat a non stick griddle , place the roti on it .
  • Cook till small blisters appear on the roti , turn over and cook again for a few seconds.
  • Now cook on open flame till the roti puffs up .
  • Remove the roti and place it in a kitchen napkin .
  • Make rest of the roti's in the similar manner .
  • Make sure to wipe the griddle in between so it is clean from any dusted flour on it .

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