Common Meal - Roti - Bottlegourd Chapati

Bottlegourd Chapati

Ingredients Quantity Ridge Gourd 1 Cup Wheat Flour 2 Cups Cumin seeds 1 tsp Rech Chilli Powder 2 Tbsp Salt To Taste Saseme Seeds/Til Dal 1 Tbsp Coriander Leaves 1 Tbsp Curry Leaves 1 Tbsp Garlic paste 1 Tbsp Curds 4 Tbsp Rice Flour 2 Tbsp Butter To Grease

Serving 3 Preparation Time 10 mins Cooking Time 15 mins

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1. Mix all ingredients(except butter) with luke warm water to make soft dough, adding water as needed. Knead the dough for about one minute on a lightly greased surface to make it smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside at least ten minutes.
2. Divide the dough into four equal parts. Make smooth balls and press flat. Before rolling the roti press both sides of the ball on a dry floured surface to make them easy to roll. Roll to form a six-inch-diameter circle. Use just enough dry flour to roll the roti, as too much flour will make them dry.
3. Heat the skillet,grase the butter and place the roti on the skillet. When the roti start to change color flip it over. There will be some golden brown spots.
4. Flip again after a few seconds. Once the roti is cooked well on both sides remove it from flame. Repeat the same process for remaining roties. Butter the roti, the side that is facing the skillet.

1. If the dough sticks to the rolling pin or rolling surface, lightly dust the rotis with dry flour.
2. Heat an iron or heavy skillet on medium high heat. To test, sprinkle a few drops of water on the skillet. If the water sizzles right away, the skillet is ready.
3. Using a flat spatula, press lightly on the puffed parts of the roti. This will help the roti puff up. Flip the roti again, until it has light golden-brown spots on both sides.
4. Place the rotis in a container lined with a paper towel. Cover the container after each roti. Roti can be kept outside for up to 2 days wrapped in aluminum foil or in a closed container. For later use, roti can be refrigerated for 5-6 days. Re-heat in a skillet.
5. Watch out more Roti/Chapati Recipes.
6. Check more Bottlegourd Recipes and Wheat Flour Recipes.
7. Try Vegetarian Curries and Non Vegetarian Curries for the best combination.