A traditional Indian whole-wheat bread made without yeast. Serve it with curry, dal, or spiced vegetables.
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Yield
4 people
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
50 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups atta (Indian whole wheat flour)
¾ cup water (more as needed)
Instructions
Mix the flour and water in a large bowl - add more water if too dry. Knead until smooth, then cover and let dough rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball, then flatten into a disc about 2mm thick and 6-inches wide. Dust the discs with extra flour to keep them from sticking, and keep covered until ready to cook.
Heat a skillet on medium heat. Cook rotis one at a time until you see bubbles forming on the top. Flip and cook the other side until you see brown spots on the bottom.