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Dal ki Roti

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About

Dal ki Roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made with a combination of wheat flour, lentils and spices. It is a popular dish in North India and is usually served with a variety of curries and vegetables. The dough is made with a combination of lentils, spices, and flour, and is then rolled out and cooked on a hot griddle. The roti is usually served hot and is often accompanied by a dollop of butter or ghee.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

9.3
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Fats

49.0
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Carbs

1.8
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Fibre

7.7

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Recipe

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Ingredients

split Bengal gram (chana dal)

1 cup

cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon

coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon

garam masala

1/4 teaspoon

amchur powder

1/4 teaspoon

baking soda

1/4 teaspoon

salt

1/2 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

finely chopped onions

1/2 cup

finely chopped coriander leaves

1/4 cup

finely chopped mint leaves

1/4 cup

ghee

2 tablespoons

whole wheat flour

2 cups

Water as required

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the chana dal in enough water for at least 2 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water and grind the dal to a coarse paste.

Step 3:

In a bowl, mix the dal paste, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, amchur powder, baking soda, salt, oil, onions, coriander leaves and mint leaves.

Step 4:

Mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough water.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Step 6:

Heat a tawa and grease it with ghee.

Step 7:

Take one ball of dough and roll it into a thin roti.

Step 8:

Place the roti on the tawa and cook on both sides until golden brown.

Step 9:

Serve hot with curd or pickle.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 11853 users have chowed down on Dal ki Roti a whopping 25481 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Indore, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Dal ki Roti like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Dal ki Roti, our users are head over heels in june, but the interest cools down in december.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Dal ki Roti is the food of choice for 28-30 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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