Roti (Plain)

Roti is often referred to as Indian Bread or Indian Fry Bread. It is a staple part of an Indian menu mostly in the northern part of the country.

Ingredients

• 2 cups slightly coarse wheat flour
• 1/4 cups maida
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp curd
• salt to taste

Method

Knead slightly stiff dough cover and keep for 2 hours. Take naan sized dough and make a ball. Roll to a thickish roti (4-5 mm thick).

Heat griddle (tawa) place on tawa and dry one side. Wet upper side with water and invert.

Invert griddle and roast over gas flame. It will fall off when done. Serve hot with desired vegetables.

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