Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup Bajra flour
- 1/2 cup wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
Special equipment needed:
- Rolling pin
- Grater
- Frying pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the bajra flour, wheat flour, salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.
2. Add the vegetable oil and mix until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture.
3. Slowly add the water, stirring until the dough comes together.
4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the frozen peas and grated carrots.
7. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
8. Remove the vegetables from the heat and set aside.
9. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
10. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a thin circle.
11. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of ghee or butter.
12. Place one of the rolled out dough circles in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
13. Flip the roti and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
14. Remove the roti from the pan and repeat with the remaining dough circles.
15. To assemble the roti, spread 1 tablespoon of the cooked vegetables on each roti.
16. Roll up the roti and serve with a dollop of ghee or butter.
Time:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving Size: 8 rotis
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 3 g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Bajra flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with ghee or butter
Variations:
- The vegetables can be substituted with other vegetables such as potatoes, onions, or bell peppers
- The rotis can be served with chutney or pickles
Tips and tricks:
- The dough should be kneaded until it is smooth and pliable
- The rotis should be cooked over medium heat to ensure they are cooked through
Storage instructions:
The rotis can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
The rotis can be reheated in a frying pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
The rotis can be served with a dollop of ghee or butter and a side of chutney or pickles.
Garnishes:
The rotis can be garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Pairings:
The rotis can be served with a side of yogurt or raita.
Suggested side dishes:
The rotis can be served with a side of dal or curry.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rotis are not cooking through, increase the heat slightly.
- If the rotis are burning, reduce the heat slightly.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the rotis over medium heat to ensure they are cooked through.
- Make sure to store the rotis in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Food history:
Bajra rotis are a traditional Indian flatbread made with bajra flour and wheat flour. They are often served with vegetables and ghee or butter.
Flavor profiles:
Bajra rotis have a nutty flavor from the bajra flour and a hint of spice from the turmeric and red chili powder.
Serving suggestions:
Bajra rotis can be served as a side dish or as a snack.
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