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    Home » Recipes » Roti | Parathas

    Besan Masala Roti - Gram flour Roti

    Published: Apr 10, 2014 · by Nisha

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    Looking for alternatives for simple roti & parathas ? Did you know gram flour can be used in a lot of Indian dishes ? Try this besan masala roti - made of gram flour also known as besan in hindi, a staple in Haryana, a northern state in India. A gluten free option is also available. Read the post for knowing more options.

    Besan masala roti or gram flour roti is stacked on a plate with yogurt and tomato curry on the side.
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    • Besan masala ki roti origin
    • General substitutions and variations
    • FAQ
    • Side dishes that go with Besan Masala Roti

    Besan masala ki roti origin

    Rotis and Parathas are a common affair throughout the North Indian states. Each state made rotis and pararathas according to its  locally available ingredients and produce. They are interlaced with their regular meals and it is not complete without them. Besan ki masala roti is from the Haryana state in northern India.  Haryana is also called the "Land of rotis" as it is more common in the local cuisine than any other state.  Also rich in agriculture and cattle, it has enormous production of diary. Butter, ghee, milk and curd are in abundance.

    Besan masala roti or gram flour roti is stacked on a plate with the top one rolled in half.

    General substitutions and variations

    Generally, we add wheat flour (atta) in all our rotis. The gluten helps in easy rolling of the dough and gives a softer roti.

    In the original recipe, I have used 1:1 ration of besan : wheat flour. You can also use 1 : 0.5 ratio. Be gentle while you roll as it might break. The dough will not be pliable nevertheless it is so tasty.

    You can also use finely milled chickpea flour instead of besan flour to make besan masala roti. 

    You can avoid yogurt from the recipe and you will need a bit more water to knead the dough.

    FAQ

    Can we make besan roti gluten free?

    Yes, you can completely omit wheat flour. To make it gluten free, you can use cooked and mashed plantain or potatoes or even sweet potatoes in this recipe. This helps in binding and the dough will be pliable.

    What to do if the besan roti dough is not pliable?

    If you are using the belan (rolling pin), roll it gently. If that doesn't work, Keep the dough in between two parchment papers or any non sticky surfaces and gently pat them into a disc, as thin as possible.

    This recipe is a simple gram flour roti filled with aromatic Indian spice paste displayed on a white plate and a black background
    Process shot for how to fold the besan masala roti in a triangular shape.

    Side dishes that go with Besan Masala Roti

    • Channa Masala
    • Rajma Masala
    • Lauki Channa Dal
    • Punjabi Dal Makhani
    • Dal
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    Besan masala roti or gram flour roti is stacked on a plate with yogurt and tomato curry on the side.
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    Besan ki Masala Roti
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    13 mins
    Resting time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    23 mins
     

    Looking for alternatives for simple roti & parathas ? Did you know gram flour can be used in a lot of Indian dishes ? Try this besan masala roti - made of gram flour also known as besan in hindi, a staple in Haryana, a northern state in India. A gluten free option is also available. Read the post for knowing more options.

    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: CHickpea flour flatbreads, Gluten free rotis, Roti varities
    Servings: 8 rotis
    Calories per serving: 120 kcal
    Author: Nisha
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup besan (gram flour)
    • 1 cup atta (whole wheat flour)
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon ajwain (caraway or carom seeds)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup curd | yogurt (optional)
    • Water to knead
    For the Masala filling
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 tablespoon Ghee
    Instructions
    1. Add the flour, salt, ajwain and turmeric powder in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Add the curd, and then sprinkle water little by little to form a slightly firm dough.  Rest it for about 20 minutes.

    2. Mix all the ingredients mentioned under masala filling and keep aside. 

    3. Take the rested dough and divide into 8 portions.  Take a portion and flatten it slightly. Dust some flour on the rolling surface (minimum flour as needed) and some on top of the dough. Roll it out into a small disc (approx 3 cm). 

    4. Brush the surface with ghee and sprinkle the masala filling evenly. Then you can fold this into a triangle or a circle. 

      (1) For triangle: 

      Fold it into half. Fold again from one side to another to for a triangle. Refer the stepwise pic. Now roll the folded triangle as thin as possible. 


    5. (2) Start rolling the disc into a cylinder with the stuffed masala inside.

    6. Heat the griddle | tawa on medium heat. Once it is hot, place this on the tawa. In 10-15 sec flip it. Apply some ghee on top and then again flip it and apply ghee on other side. Now cook both sides until brown spots appear and it may slightly puff.

    7. Follow the same procedure with the remaining dough.

    8. Serve it immediately with a spicy side or a simple yogurt. 

    Recipe Notes
    1. Besan has a tendency to stick.
    2. Do not fill the entire roti with the masala. It may be difficult to fold and roll it out. Start from the centre and spread it out. Also apply as much masala as you want.

    Calories mentioned are for 1 medium sized roti and are approximate values.

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    Comments

    1. Steph K says

      September 15, 2020 at 7:15 am

      its locally available ingredients and produce.

      Reply
    2. Diya says

      August 10, 2020 at 2:50 am

      Just made these Rotis today . Turned out well , was a bit dry though . But it was delicious none the less. Thanks

      Reply
    3. ROBYN says

      July 30, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Wow, the rotis look so soft! I'm so going to try out this recipe soon. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nisha says

        August 02, 2020 at 2:17 pm

        🙂 Do try it out and let me know!

        Reply
    4. vaishali sabnani says

      July 10, 2014 at 10:27 am

      This is anither roti that we did for Icc..very nice one. Super clicks as always.

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur says

      May 09, 2014 at 2:09 am

      Same pinch, I too made the same. Love the shape of your rotis.

      Reply
    6. Usha says

      May 04, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Mouthwatering masala roti. It must have tasted very good. Flavorful masala is very tempting. Nice presentation

      Reply
    7. Chef Mireille says

      April 20, 2014 at 3:40 am

      they got shaped so perfect

      Reply
    8. Pavani N says

      April 20, 2014 at 3:23 am

      That is such an interesting and delicious roti.

      Reply
    9. Archana Potdar says

      April 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      Pass the plate over Nisha I need to taste these before they disappear.

      Reply
    10. Srivalli says

      April 17, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Love your roti's shape and your presentation...great breakfast to have Nisha..

      Reply
    11. Harini-Jaya R says

      April 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      Very flavorful breakfast. But I don't mind having them for lunch/snack or dinner too!

      Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 12, 2014 at 7:03 am

      There are so many masala rotis today. You have done it perfect...

      Reply
    13. Nalini's Kitchen says

      April 11, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Delicous looking besan masala roti..I made this one for ICC,love the shape of the roti.

      Reply
    14. The Pumpkin Farm says

      April 11, 2014 at 6:02 am

      the chilly and onion sitting on top made me slurp...its beautifully presented

      Reply
    15. Varadas Kitchen says

      April 11, 2014 at 2:28 am

      Love the shape of the roti. Beautiful pictures.

      Reply
    16. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

      April 10, 2014 at 11:11 am

      so beautifully done... lovely shapes and looks perfect for lunchbox!!

      Reply
    17. Priya Suresh says

      April 10, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Love the shape of ur masala roti, no wonder masala roti is the star of today's BM..looks beautiful.

      Reply
    18. Jayanthi Padmanabhan says

      April 10, 2014 at 7:24 am

      these masala rotis would be perfect for weekday lunches also.. easy and tasty

      Reply

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