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Obbattu

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Karnataka obbattu, jaggery-dal stuffed flatbread for Ugadi. Rolled, rested and flame-kissed — the real thing. Serve with any curry, dal or pickle on the table.

Prep 31 min Cook 11 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Wheat Flour3 cups
  • Grated Coconut1 cup
  • Jaggery3/4 cup, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the dough together with lukewarm water, then knead hard — soft dough makes soft bread, no shortcuts.

  2. 2

    Rest the dough, covered with a damp cloth, for at least 30 minutes — gluten relaxes, rolling gets easier.

  3. 3

    Shape each ball, flatten, and either roll plain or enclose a spoonful of filling and roll with the seam down.

  4. 4

    Slap onto the hot tawa; when dark spots appear, flip and press at the edges with a cloth till it balloons.

  5. 5

    Finish with a slick of butter and eat while the first one is still steaming.

Chef's tip

Fresh spices make the dish — if yours smell of nothing, the dish will taste of nothing.

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