“Sweet-n-Spicy Roti (Chapati)” served with Donnemirsanga- Cabbage Kismuri (Capsicum- Cabbage Dry Curry), Coconut Chutney and Kokum Chaas (Buttermilk) … simple lunch of Chapati/ Roti/ Indian Flat Bread prepared with additional spices and jaggery to enhance flavor and taste … goes very well with any side dish be it veg. or non.veg of your choice... Yummilicious …
** As I have mentioned often whenever Chaturmasa period begins its always simple meals on those in between days of festive occasions to keep meals balanced throughout the month. Prepared simple sweet and spicy roti for lunch to go on a lighter meal diet. This time I prepared with addition of jaggery powder and other spices for a change.
** The secret of making soft roti/ chapatti, the flat Indian bread lies in mixture of ingredients in right proportions and kneading it into a soft but firm dough. Practice leads to perfection and it is so in case of these roti’s, I myself am not an expert unlike my friends, the reason being I hardly prepare them on daily basis thereby losing on experience.
** Rolling of roti evenly plays a very important and so does the cooking technique which needs keeping the tava at right temperature throughout the frying process. Today being Saturday, in my home recently we try avoiding rice items for personal reasons. I always prepare either rava bhakri/ Idly which for me was easier than rolling out roti.
** It is only in last few months that I have begun preparing them though not regularly to slowly catch up on preparation on regular basis. So today tried out this sweet-n-spice roti for lunch along with other simple dishes for accompaniment. Do try this out and enjoy with your family and friends, you can increase sweetness if desired as I have kept it minimum.
** Here is a simple recipe for “Sweet-n-Spicy Roti (Chapati)” … My Style …
** In mixer grinder add in 2 tblsp jaggery powder (goda/ gud/ bella) with 2 tsp chilly powder (tikkat/ mirsange pitti), large pinch of hing powder (asfoetida), ½ tsp coriander powder (dhania/ kothambari), ¼ tsp cumin powder (jeera), large pinch of ajwain (vonvo), large pinch of haldi powder (turmeric), salt to taste, ¼ cup water and grind to a smooth paste.
** Remove and add into a large wide stainless steel bowl, add another ¼ to ½ cup of water to the paste along with 1 tblsp oil (tel/ tela), 1 tblsp white sesame seeds (teelu/ til) and give it a good mix. Now add about approximately 2 cups of atta/ wheat flour and knead to smooth but tight dough. Apply a little bit of oil all over dough and keep it aside covered for 20 minutes.
** Once again knead the dough smoothly for a few minutes. Divide the dough into equal sized large lemon sized portions. Roll them in wheat flour for dusting evenly and then roll them with the help of a rolling pin into a round shaped roti/ chapati of about 8 inches in diameter. Do not roll the roti very thin texture but keep it a little bit thick.
** Note : Always try rolling the roti with just about needed wheat flour for dusting, excess addition will turn out the roti drier on roasting. Roll the roti into a round shape of about 8-10 inches in diameter or as of the size you prefer.
** Heat iron tava/ non stick pan on high, when hot, lower the heat to medium, spread some ghee/ oil on the tava and gently place the rolled chapati/ roti. There should be no creases. Apply ghee/ oil on the top surface and when you will be able to see some bubbles on the top, flip over and cook the top side too until you get brown spots on roti.
** Remove and keep the cooked roti/ chapati aside. Repeat the procedure with the remaining prepared dough, by rolling and frying them on tava in similar manner. If you do not want to prepare all the roti's in one go and would like to prepare some later on, put the dough in an air tight container and keep it in the fridge, remains good for a few hours.
** “Sweet-n-Spicy Roti (Chapati)” is done and ready to be served. Serve them hot with any side dish curry or bhaji of your choice, goes well with both veg and non-veg dishes. Though jaggery is added in the preparation of roti, it gives just a mild tinge and is not that sweet, so it goes well with curry dishes, so do, give this one a try and relish it with family.
** I served it with chutney and spicy bhaji along with some chaas for lunch and it was really a welcome change from the regular full festive meals that we have been having for a few days now. If desired you can increase the quantity of jaggery or of chilly powder depending upon your family preferences. The above measurement give approximately 6 rotis.
** You can use the search option for "Roti/ Chapati" where you will get many more combinations of the same prepared using different combinations, spices etc., you can also follow the link given below. Do try and enjoy the dishes with your family and friends and do give me a feedback if possible.
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