Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Mint-Cilantro Chutney:
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Special Equipment Needed:
- Large bowl
- Rolling pin
- Tandoor or oven
- Blender
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and vegetable oil.
2. Add the warm water and mix until a soft dough is formed.
3. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.
6. Add the yogurt mixture to the dough and knead for 5 minutes.
7. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts and roll each part into a thin circle.
8. Brush each circle with melted butter and place on a greased baking sheet.
9. Preheat the tandoor or oven to 500°F.
10. Place the baking sheet in the tandoor or oven and bake for 5 minutes.
11. Remove the rotis from the tandoor or oven and brush with melted butter.
Mint-Cilantro Chutney:
1. Place the mint leaves, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, vegetable oil, cumin powder, red chili powder, sugar, salt, and water in a blender.
2. Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
3. Serve the chutney with the tandoori rotis.
Time:
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Temperature: 500°F
Serving Size: 8 rotis
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Plain yogurt can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with olive oil.
- Garam masala can be substituted with curry powder.
Variations:
- The rotis can be topped with grated cheese or chopped vegetables.
- The chutney can be made with other herbs and spices such as ginger, garlic, and turmeric.
Tips and Tricks:
- The dough should be kneaded until it is smooth and elastic.
- The rotis should be cooked in a preheated tandoor or oven.
- The chutney can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Storage Instructions:
The rotis can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Reheating Instructions:
The rotis can be reheated in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
The rotis can be served with the chutney in a basket lined with a linen napkin.
Garnishes:
The rotis can be garnished with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of chaat masala.
Pairings:
The rotis can be served with a side of raita or a vegetable curry.
Suggested Side Dishes:
The rotis can be served with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the rotis are not cooked properly, reduce the cooking time.
- If the chutney is too thick, add more water.
Food Safety Advice:
- The rotis should be cooked in a preheated tandoor or oven.
- The chutney should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Food History:
Tandoori roti is a traditional Indian flatbread that is cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven. The roti is made with a simple dough of flour, salt, baking powder, and oil. The dough is kneaded and then rolled into thin circles and cooked in the tandoor.
Flavor Profiles:
The rotis have a savory flavor with hints of garam masala, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. The chutney has a tangy flavor with notes of mint, cilantro, and lemon.
Serving Suggestions:
The rotis can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with a meal.
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