Low Salt Mooli Roti, Nutritious Radish Rotis
by Tarla Dalal
Add more josh to your daily dose of Indian breads by perking it up with grated white radish and spice powders. Since radish has a sharp flavour, it gives the rotis a nice taste even though very little salt is used.
The other spice powders also help to boost the flavour of the Low Salt Mooli Roti without relying on the salt. As it is low in sodium, this recipe can be added as part of your daily menu.
It can be had for breakfast or as part of any main meal, with a subzi of your choice.
Low Salt Mooli Roti, Nutritious Radish Rotis recipe - How to make Low Salt Mooli Roti, Nutritious Radish Rotis
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 rotis
1/2 cup grated radish (mooli)
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp green chillies paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp oil
1/8 tsp salt
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
1 1/2 tsp oil for cooking
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
- Roll out a portion of the dough into a 150 mm (6") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the roti, using ΒΌ tsp of oil, till it turns light brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 5 more rotis.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 90 cal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10 mcg |
| Calcium | 13.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 81.9 mg |
| Sodium | 71.9 mg |
| Potassium | 80.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
My father is on medication for high blood pressure so I made this recipe for him. He enjoyed it with a bowl of curds and I got applauded for being cooking tasty healthy food. Thanks to TD team!!
very healthy to have as salt content is less and also the radish leaves provide iron necessary for the body.