What is Roti?
Roti is a round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent made from stoneground whole wheat flour, traditionally known as gehu ka atta.
How To Make Roti In South Africa?
- Keep the rolling board and rolling pin ready.
- Make small balls from the dough by rotating between your palms.
- Dip a ball in dry flour, place on the marble or wooden base (chalka) and roll with the rolling pin.
- Do not apply too much pressure while rolling.
Why does my roti get hard?
Roti can become hard if they haven’t been kneaded with enough water, and the dough isn’t soft and pliable to start with.
Another reason for them becoming hard is if the tava or skillet wasn’t hot enough to start with.
Does roti taste good?
You can taste the wheat in the flour, but it still has the stretch and chew that you want. You can eat several in one sitting and honestly feel fantastic!
How is roti eaten?
Ways of eating roti
- Using your hands – ‘tear’ the roti into pieces and use it to scoop up the side dishes.
- Using a knife and fork – cut the roti into bite-size pieces before eating it.
- Stuffing the roti – fold the roti or roll it up as a wrap and then bite into it.