Toasted Methi Rotis (Jain) Recipe (Jain Recipes)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
• 1/2 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
• 1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) leaves
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp dhaniya powder (coriander powder)
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1 tbsp oil
• salt (namak) to taste
• whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
• oil for cooking
• ghee for glazing

Steps

1. Combine all the ingredients and add enough water to make a stiff dough. Knead well.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
3. Roll out each portion into a 100 mm. (5") diameter circle using whole wheat flour for dusting.
4. Cook each roti lightly on a hot tava (griddle) on both sides using a little oil while cooking.
5. When you want to serve the rotis, put each roti in a toaster until it is golden brown and crisp (approx. 2 minutes).
6. Apply ghee on the hot rotis.
7. Serve immediately.