Toasted Methi Roti ( Know Your Flours )
by Tarla Dalal
16 May 2008
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Toasted methi roti, a wholesome combination of wheat flour, gram flour and fenugreek leaves, these rotis are pre-cooked on a tava and then finished in a toaster till they are crisp and brown. Serve along with spicy mango pickle or with sweet and sour mango pickle.
Toasted Methi Roti ( Know Your Flours ) recipe - How to make Toasted Methi Roti ( Know Your Flours )
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 rotis
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp finely chopped onions
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
butter for topping
Method
Handy tip:
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and add knead into a stiff dough using enough water.
- Knead well and keep covered under a moist muslin cloth for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle.
- Cook each roti lightly on a hot tava (griddle) on both sides.
- When you want to serve the rotis, put each roti in a toaster and toast till the roti is golden brown and crisp from both the sides (approx. 2 minutes). Serve immediately topped with butter.
Handy tip:
- Handy tip:
- You can alternately toast the roti for a longer duration on a tava if toaster is not available.
Nutrient values per roti
| Energy | 62 cal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 146.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 15.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 24.5 mg |
| Potassium | 36 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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