Masala Whole Wheat-Soy Roti

                                                                 

The masala roti is a new creation from the combination of "missi roti", "methi paratha" and a dose of

my touch with Indian spices. Its a good alternative for regular rotis or parathas or chapatis. Those who keep a watch on carb intake and even weight watchers will definitely like it. Its simple to make and tastes best when eaten hot......

Preparation time: 10 - 15 min
Cooking time: 2 min(for 1 Roti)
Serving size: 6 Rotis (for 1 cup of wheat flour and 1/2 cup of each
                                    chana dhal flour and soy flour)
Ingredients

2 parts whole wheat flour
1 part channa dhal flour
1 part soy flour (available in Indian stores)

Masalas added to the flour

Masalas to be added to the flour mix

1. Add 1/4 tsp of each of cumins seeds(or cumin powder), fennel seeds(optional), coriander powder, 2 grated garlic(optional) , turmeric powder, red chilli powder(can substitute with crushed black pepper), sesame seeds(optional) and ajwain(optional). You can be creative and add other spices too.
2. Add 1 cup of chopped spinach or chopped methi or 1 tsp kasoori methi. I add any leafy vegetable that I have, otherwise I just add kasoori methi.

Dough ready to make roti

Preparation

1. Mix all the flour and masalas together along with required amount of salt.
2. Add slightly warmed water to the mix and knead the flour to form roti dough. The dough may be slightly sticky due to the channa dhal flour and soy flour. Add 2 tsp of cooking oil and knead the flour until you get a soft dough.
3. Make lemon size balls and roll it out.

Cooking

1. Heat tava to medium and cook the roti flipping it on both sides until done.
2. I do not add oil when cooking the roti, but instead I serve the hot roti with 1/2 tsp of ghee.

Roti cooked until golden brown

 Nutrients
The whole wheat flour has relatively more dietary fiber. Soy and Channa dhal flour has protein content good for a meal. The other masalas(spices) added to the roti gives all the nutrition that is mentioned in Essential Spices Used in Daily Cooking. Spinach, methi or any leafy vegetable has loads of iron and anti-oxidants.

Hot Masala Roti waiting to be eaten with Raita

Enjoy the masala roti with curd(yogurt) or pickle or any other vegetable curry!

Try the masala roti and let me know how it goes. Feel free to post your questions, comments or suggestions....

 
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