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Samak Chawal Atta Roti

Samak atta roti or barnyard millet roti is gluten free bread which is perfect to be eaten during fasting or vrat. It is an easy and low calorie, nutritious, healthy, filling and gluten free fasting or upvas recipe.
Course Indian Bread
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Samak Chawal Atta it is widely available in the supermarkets
  • 1/2 tsp Sendha Namak/ Rock salt
  • Water as required

Instructions
 

  • The procedure for this roti is the same as jowar bhakri or bajra roti.
  • To make samak chawal roti, heat ¾ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, switch off the flame, add the atta, salt, and mix well. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  • Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using 1 to 2 tbsp of water if needed.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
  • Take a portion of the dough, flatten it slightly and place it on a dusted rolling board and roll with your hands into a 5” circle.
  • Heat an iron griddle on a medium flame and when hot, place the roti gently over it.
  • Apply water all over the roti, spread with your hand. Water should not be too much, take 2 to 3 tbsp of water.
  • Cook it till small blisters appear on the surface. Turn over the roti and cook for a few more seconds.
  • Cook the roti on an open flame till it puffs up and brown spots appear on both sides. Apply ghee.
  • Serve upvas or vrat ki roti with potato curry.