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Soft Brown Roti on a white cloth
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Soft Brown Roti

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: brown roti, indian flatbread
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown bread flour
  • 1/2 cup cake wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup freshly boiled water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Place dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the oil and mix it in
  • Pour the boiling water over and use a fork to mix it all together, until the flour and water is well incorporated
  • Knead into a soft dough. If dough is too sticky add a little more white flour
  • Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes, in a warm place
  • Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll them into round balls, flatten with your hands. Dust them with flour and roll them into circles, about 18cm in diameter
  • Toast on a pan or tava on medium heat. Toast one side and allow it to bubble a little, turn it over and brush with butter. Turn over again, the roti will have golden brown spots. Brush the other side with butter and cook for a few seconds on each side
  • Store in between paper towels to keep the rotis soft