In India, bread is eaten more in the northern regions of the country because of
its dry climate.There are a variety of breads consumed in India like roti, naan
and paratha. Indian roti is flat and cooked on a tava or cast-iron griddle. It
can also be cooked in a tandoor. Roti is thin and made of atta (wholewheat).
The naan is soft and fluffy and is made from plain flour with a little bit of
yeast. Parathas are layered bread made of wheat flour but fried in little oil.
The breads are prepared according to one's own taste and imagination. That is
why in India we have variety of breads like the plain naan, garlic naan, methi
roti, aloo paratha, puri, bhature etc.
ALOO PARATHA RECIPE (Aloo Ka Paratha)
Stuffing:
2 boiled Potatoes
1 small finely chopped Onion (optional)
Coriander leaves finely chopped
Small piece of Ginger (very finely chopped or grated)
1 or 2 green Chilies (finely chopped)
Salt Red Chili powder and Garam masala as per taste
Butter
Preparation of aaloo paratha :
For the cover make dough out of whole-wheat flour (atta),
as you would do for any parantha/roti.
Mash the potatoes.
Add all the stuffing items to mashed potatoes and mix it
properly.
Make two medium size chapati, add the filling to the one
chapati and cover it with the second one.
Now roll it slightly. Put it in a pre-heated oven at
450-degree. Cover top oven grill with aluminum foil & Place Paratha over it
for easy baking.
When top side is done change the side and keep a check
(till properly baked)
Spread butter over it. Serve aloo paratha hot with yogurt
(curd).
Butter Roti Recipe:
Butter roti is made using whole wheat flour and can be
eaten with any choice of dal,vegetable or curry dish.Learn how to make butter
roti.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (300 gms) whole wheat flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
salt to taste
3/4 cup warm water
How to make butter roti:
Mix the flour,cumin seeds and salt in a bowl and add warm
water to knead the dough.
Cover the dough with damp cloth and keep aside for half
an hour.
Now add the melted butter in the dough and knead well.
Make small portions from the dough.Make a hole in each
round portion and put some more melted butter and seal it.
Roll these balls a little,put some butter and again roll
it to form rotis.
Heat the tawa and cook these rotis by spreading butter on
each side.Cook till its done
Serve hot with choice of curry dish.
