Chickpea Roti
Portions: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Chickpea Roti is a fibre and protein-packed flatbread made with chickpea flour, warming turmeric, and aromatic carom seeds.
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
½ cup whole wheat flour or a gluten-free alternative (optional, but helps with rolling)
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp oil or ghee
⅓–½ cup warm water, added gradually
Additional oil or ghee, as needed for cooking
Instructions:
Mix dry ingredients: Combine the besan, whole wheat flour, turmeric, carom seeds, and salt in a large bowl.
Make the dough: Add oil and slowly pour in warm water, kneading gently until you form a soft, pliable dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes
Portion and roll: Divide the dough into equal balls. Flatten them out on a surface liberally dusted with flour, rolling gently since pure chickpea flour is delicate
Cook: Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the rolled flatbread on the hot pan, cook until bubbles form, flip, and lightly brush with ghee or oil until golden brown spots appear on both sides
Recipe submitted by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE
