Khasta Roti

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible flakiness of **Khasta Roti**, a traditional Indian bread that pairs perfectly with curries, dals, and pickles. Made with a unique combination of whole wheat flour, semolina, and carom seeds (ajwain), this recipe stands out for its crisp, layered texture and aromatic flavor enhanced by the generous use of ghee. The secret lies in mixing the flour with ghee until it resembles breadcrumbs, ensuring the signature "khasta" (crispy) quality. These slightly thicker rotis are cooked to golden perfection on a hot tawa, brushed with a touch of ghee for an indulgent finish. Easy to prepare yet unbelievably satisfying, Khasta Roti is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Indian flavors with a comforting, homemade touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Semolina (Rava)
• 4 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain)
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 0.75 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, semolina, salt, and carom seeds.

Step 2

Add the ghee and mix it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. This helps to create the flaky texture of the roti.

Step 3

Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the mixture into a firm dough. The dough should be tight and not too soft.

Step 4

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, take one dough ball and roll it into a disc about 5-6 inches in diameter. Do not make it too thin, as Khasta Roti needs a slightly thicker texture.

Step 7

Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat and add a few drops of oil to grease it lightly.

Step 8

Place the rolled roti onto the hot tawa and cook for about 1-2 minutes until you see bubbles forming on the surface.

Step 9

Flip the roti and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Brush a little ghee on the cooked side.

Step 10

Flip the roti again and cook while pressing it gently with a spatula to ensure it cooks evenly. Repeat the process for the other side and brush with ghee, if desired.

Step 11

Repeat this process with the remaining dough balls.

Step 12

Serve the Khasta Rotis warm with your favorite curry, dal, or pickle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(515.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1516.8

Total Fat 75.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 145.4mg	0%
Sodium 2377.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 34.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.9mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1005.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 47.8%