Dalpuri Roti

Name: Dalpuri Roti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 lb flour; 1.5 tsp salt; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp sugar; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup water; 0.5 cup milk; 0.5 lb yellow split peas; 1 tsp turmeric; 3 cup water; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp whole cumin seeds; 1 piece hot pepper

Yellow split peas and hot pepper come together in this South Asian bread, fragrant with turmeric and clove and baked in the oven.

1 hr · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Blend together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, milk and water. Knead into dough until soft and elastic.
2
Form into balls, rub with oil and let rest. Boil split peas in water with turmeric, salt and garlic until half cooked, about 30 minutes.
30 min
3
Dry cumin and grind with peas and pepper. Stuff moderate amount into ball and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
4
Place dough on hot greased baking stove. Dab with oil, using a stick with piece of cloth at end or paper.
5
Turn constantly until cooked, brown and puffy.