roti bread from india

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups durum wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, water and oil, until the mixture pulls away from the sides. turn the dough out a well floured surface. knead until smooth and pliable, about 10 minutes.
• preheat an unoiled skillet or tava to medium high heat. divide dough into 12 equal parts, form into rounds and cover with a damp cloth. flatten the balls with the palm of your hand, then use a rolling pin to roll out each piece into a 6 to 8 inch diameter round.
• cook the roti for 1 minute before turning over, then turn again after another minute. the roti should have some darker brown spots when finished. best served warm.