Now, remove the roti from the tawa using a tong and place it directly on flame with the first side (which was little less cooked) directly on the flame.

The dough should be kneaded very well so that the gluten is formed. The dough should be smooth and soft to the touch. If the dough is hard then roti will not puff up.

What is Puri?

Use a heavy spoon or spatula to apply pressure on the roti while cooking on a griddle so that the roti puffs up. Do the same on the other side if you feel the roti is undercooked.

How to re-heat roti? You can microwave them, just cover them with a damp cloth and microwave for 30 seconds. To makes these besan ki roti, the proportion of whole wheat flour to besan added varies from family to family. We always use a 2:1 proportion of both whole wheat flour and gram flour respectively. Which brand of atta is the best? I use Sujata Gold atta and find it the best for rotis. You can use the brand that you like. Method Knead with warm water- not a really big deal but it definitely helps if you use warm water to knead the dough.After kneading the dough, allow it to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. This will also help the roti to be soft. 5. Rolling In simple words, roti is a flatbread made with wholemeal wheat flour. It is known as “atta” in hindi. Note: If you want to serve the rotis later and want them to store in a container, then it’s advisable to make them on tawa. 7. Hot Water Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Add a bit of the warm water and the ghee. Mix with your hands to combine.