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Khoba Roti

Khoba Roti is nothing like our normal Tawa Roti, although it is made on a tawa. The word 'khoba' means indentation or cavity and that is how these rotis are prepared yes with small cavities in it .
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp ghee + 2-3ghee
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Sift the flour in a big bowl
  • Add salt to the flour and mix well.
  • Add 1 tbsp melted ghee .
  • Rub the flour between your fingers so that entire flour is well coated with ghee .
  • Add water little at a time to knead a stiff dough.
  • After kneading it smooth coat the dough with some ghee .
  • Cover and let rest for 15 minutes .
  • Make a big fat ball with all the dough .
  • Press it and flatten it . In this process you might crack the edges , make sure you seal the edges before you begin to roll .
  • Roll into atleat a 1/2” thick disc of 6-8 “.
  • Warm a griddle and place the roti on it .
  • Using a thumb or a pair of kitchen tongs or a pair of tweezers pinch the roti in a circular pattern till the complete roti has been pinched .
  • Flip over and cook on medium flame till you see the roti has been cooked .
  • You can even roast the roti on an open flame or use an oven to bake .
  • Remove after the roti has been done , pour ghee generously over the cavities .
  • Serve with any curry or daal .