Tuesday, 17 March 2015

RAGI ROTTI


Ragi, also known as finger millet is gluten free and very rich in fibre, calcium and iron. It is a staple food in some parts of Karnataka State, India.
 This rotti is  very  nutritious and can be eaten for breakfast. But as it is a bit time taking it can be planned on holidays .


INGREDIENTS
1 cup ragi flour
1 large onion 
1-2 green chillies
a small bunch coriander leaves
1/2 tsp jeera / cummin seeds
1 tbsp of grated coconut (optional)
salt to t aste
oil for shallow frying


METHOD
RAGI FLOUR

  • Finely chop the onions,chillies and coriander leaves.
  • Mix all the ingredients and add water and form a soft dough.
 
FLOUR READY FOR MIXING

DOUGH READY FOR PREPARING THE ROTTI

  • Take a small amount of dough and form  a ball  .
  • On a thick bottomed tawa/ girdle  apply oil generously and keep a ball of dough on it.
    BALL OF DOUGH ON A COLD GIRDLE
  • Dip your fingers in water, and flatten the dough by patting it lightly.
  • Try to spread it as thin as possible.
    ROTTI READY FOR COOKING
  • Now keep it on the stove,add a few drops of oil, cover it with a lid and cook on medium flame.
  • Remove the lid, flip on the other side and allow to cook.
    READY TO BE FLIPPED


COOKING ON THE REVERSE SIDE
ROTTI  READY TO BE SERVED
  • Serve hot with a dollop of butter and chutney.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  •  The dough will spread only on a cold tawa . So use two or three tawas/girdles and alternate to  speed up the process. 
  • Finely grated carrots can also be added while mixing the dough.
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