
Akki Rotti
Karnataka rice-flour rotti pressed by hand onto the tawa. Flour, water, heat and hands — the oldest bread tradition on earth. Serve with any curry, dal or pickle on the table.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Onion2, finely sliced
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Curry Leaves2 sprigs
- Rice Flour1 cup
- Grated Coconut1 cup
Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour(s) with salt, then add water slowly, kneading 8-10 minutes to a soft, springy dough that springs back when poked.
- 2
Cover and rest; use this time to make the filling or get the pan hot.
- 3
Portion the dough, stuff and pinch the seams closed, then roll with a feather touch so nothing bursts.
- 4
Slap onto the hot tawa; when dark spots appear, flip and press at the edges with a cloth till it balloons.
- 5
Slather with ghee, wrap in a clean cloth, and carry to the table warm.
Chef's tip
A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.
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