How long does roti [vegan] take to cook?

This main course typically takes 30-45 minutes to prepare and cook.

Can roti [vegan] be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

What makes roti [vegan] an advanced recipe?

The technique involves multiple steps and precise timing. Take your time and follow each step carefully for best results.

How long does roti [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Is roti [vegan] gluten-free?

Check that all ingredients are gluten-free certified. This recipe is naturally plant-based and can be made gluten-free.

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Roti
[Vegan]

RB By: Rinku Bhattacharya

Author Bio

Rinku Bhattacharya is a creative Indian cooking teacher and writer, who began teaching Indian cooking almost... Read More

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Chickpea Flour

Roti [Vegan]

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yields 8 flatbreads

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Dairy Free

Vegan

These golden yellow flatbreads called Missy Roti, are a traditional recipe from the North Indian state of Punjab. Warm and brushed with a fruity olive oil, just before serving in lieu of the clarified butter, you have a healthy and comforting treat that can be a complete meal with some... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Roti [Vegan]

1 inch piece of fresh ginger
1 tomato, quatered
1 green chili
¼ cup of washed cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 and ½ cup chickpea flour (besan)
1 and ¼ cup of all purpose white flour
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for cooking and brushing
1 onion, chopped finely
¾ cup water

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How to Prepare Roti [Vegan]

Place the ginger, tomato, green chili in the food processor and process till very well mixed should be almost a paste.
Add in the cilantro and thyme leaves and pulse a few times.
Add in the chickpea flour and ¾ cup all purpose flour and turmeric, salt and the olive oil and pulse a few times until the mixture is a crumbly wet mass.
Remove the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the onion and begin kneading the mixture.
Add water in small amounts as needed and add additional white flour to form a smooth dough. The chickpea flour has a sticky consistency and therefore white flour is needed to make the mixture manageable. About an additional ½ cup flour is needed to get the right balance.
Shape into a smooth ball and add 1 teaspoon of oil to make a smooth round.
Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for an hour.
Knead the dough well again before using.
Break into 8 to 9 lime sized balls.
Place on a well floured surface and roll the dough out carefully to an even circle.
Heat a flat pan or skillet for a minute, a good cast iron one is best.
Place the flatbread on the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, it should actually lighten and appear to lose some moisture.
Turn and cook for another minutes.
Brush well with olive oil, turn and repeat. The flatbread should puff up and turn darker brown and crisp at spots.
Repeat this process until all the dough is used up.

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Comments:

Sophie says:

January 31, 2012 at 9:54 am

Hi Rinku!!

I would love to try this recipe, but I am gluten-intolerant. Do you think I could make this recipe by substituting the white flour for more chickpea flour?

Thanks so much <3
1. Tracy says:
  
  June 18, 2015 at 6:11 am
  
  I know this was a long time ago, but for anyone reading this post for the first time, coconut flour would be a good substitute. It has a very similar consistency to wheat flour. When I was on a ketogenic diet, it was used in place of wheat flour in soups. If chickpea flour is as sticky as is mentioned, riced cauliflower could also be a good substitute, though I have only baked with it with eggs involved.

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