Dalpuri Roti

Name: Dalpuri Roti
Ingredients: DOUGH; 1 lb flour (regular or whole wheat); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup milk or 1 1/2 cups water; PEAS; 1/2 lb yellow split peas; 1 teaspoon turmeric or 1 teaspoon curry; 3 cups water; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 piece hot pepper (optional)

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

DOUGH
1 lb flour (regular or whole wheat)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk or 1 1/2 cups water
PEAS
1/2 lb yellow split peas
1 teaspoon turmeric or 1 teaspoon curry
3 cups water
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 piece hot pepper (optional)

Directions

1

Blend together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, milk and water.
2

Knead into dough until soft and elastic.
3

Form into balls, rub with oil and let rest.
4

Boil split peas in water with turmeric, salt and garlic until half cooked, about 30 minutes.
5

Dry cumin and grind with peas and pepper.
6

Stuff moderate amount into ball and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
7

Place dough on hot greased baking stove.
8

Dab with oil, using a stick with piece of cloth at end or paper.
9

Turn constantly until cooked, brown and puffy.