Ragi Roti ( Know Your Flours )

by Tarla Dalal

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Nutritious ragi flour, which is rich in iron, calcium and proteins, is a very popular ingredient in kannada cuisine. These rotis can be served with white butter or any vegetable of your choice.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Makes 4 rotis

Ingredients

1/2 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 1/2 tbsp curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil
*other ingredients
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
butter for brushing

Method

Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and knead into soft, smooth dough using enough water. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Knead again using oil till smooth and divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
Roll out a portion into a circle of 125 mm. (5") diameter, using a little flour for rolling.
Cook on a hot tava (griddle) on a slow flame till pale brown spots appear on both the sides.
Lift the roti with a pair of flat tongs and roast over an open flame till brown spots appear on both the sides.
Repeat with the remaining portions to make 3 more rotis. Brush each roti with a little butter and serve hot.

Handy tip

You can make crisp dosas from the same ingredients.
Just add 2 tbsp of rice flour and enough water to make a batter of pouring consistency and proceed in the same manner as for dosas.

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