Bajra Roti
Wholesome and hearty, Bajra Roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made with nutrient-rich bajra (pearl millet) flour, offering a naturally gluten-free and fiber-packed base for your meals. This rustic recipe highlights the simplicity of just three core ingredients—bajra flour, water, and salt—kneaded into a soft, pliable dough that's rolled out and cooked on a hot skillet. Lightly crisp on the outside and tender inside, these rotis can be elevated with a touch of ghee or butter for added indulgence. Perfect for pairing with flavorful curries, soulful dals, or seasonal chutneys, Bajra Roti is the ultimate comfort food that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking authentic and healthy Indian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Bajra (pearl millet) flour
- 200 milliliters Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or butter (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add 200 grams of bajra flour and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Mix them together with your fingers.
Gradually add 200 milliliters of warm water to the flour and salt mixture, mixing constantly to form a dough. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball using your hands.
Take one dough ball, place it between two sheets of parchment paper, and gently flatten it using your palms or a rolling pin to make a circle approximately 5-6 inches in diameter.
Preheat a tawa or skillet on medium heat.
Gently place the rolled roti onto the preheated tawa.
Cook on one side for about 1-2 minutes, until small bubbles appear.
Flip the roti and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until brown spots appear.
If desired, apply a small amount of ghee or butter on each side as it cooks.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls, ensuring you maintain the heat at medium to avoid burning.
Serve hot, traditionally with a dollop of ghee, alongside your favorite curry or dal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
