Chhattisgarh Angakar Roti Red Rice Millet Flatbread Earthy

Method

1. 1

   Place red rice flour and salt in a bowl. Add hot water gradually, mixing with a spoon and then kneading with damp hands as it cools.

2. 2

   Knead for 3 to 4 minutes with wet hands into a cohesive dough.

3. 3

   Red rice flour has no gluten — keep hands wet.

4. 4

   Divide into 4 portions. Keep covered with a damp cloth.

5. 5

   Wet both palms. Place one portion on a wet banana leaf or wet cloth.

6. 6

   Pat outward with wet palms into a thick round 14 to 15 cm wide — about 7 to 8 mm thick.

7. 7

   Cook on a dry iron tawa on medium heat for 4 minutes until the top shows cracks and the underside is golden.

8. 8

   Flip. Cook 3 to 4 more minutes.

9. 9

   Finish directly over a low flame 30 seconds per side until slight charring appears.

10. 10

    Serve hot with ghee or cold-pressed oil.