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Gram Flour flatbread (Besan Roti) on white plate

Gram Flour flatbread (Besan Roti)

Gram Flour flatbread (Besan Roti) is a delicious and nutritious Indian flatbread. It’s a delicious combination of gram flour and Gluten-free all-purpose flour, mild aromatic olive oil, crisp onions, and a variety of spices. Mint tomato chutney is a popular and delicious way to enjoy this roti. This wonderful recipe will undoubtedly entice you to delve in and savor this culinary treasure.
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Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Gram Flour flatbread (Besan Roti)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

Gram Flour Flatbread

  • 1 cup chickpea or gram flour
  • 2/3 cup all purpose gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 cup water or just enough to form a dough ball
  • 1 -2 tablespoons avocado oil

Mint Tomato Chutney

  • 1 cup Mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 chili or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepepr (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder

Instructions

Instructions

  • Combine chickpea flour, gluten-free flour, turmeric powder, cumin powder, fenugreek powder, and salt in a large bowl, mix well and set aside.
  • Add onion, garlic, cilantro, and ginger to the chickpea flour mixture and mix. Add the water and form into a dough ball.
  • Make round balls out of the dough and roll them into discs with a rolling pin using dry flour.
  • Put a nonstick pan on high heat for 2 minutes, then turn the flame down to medium. Roll out a roti/bread and place it on top.
  • Toast the bread on both sides until brown spots appear, now brush it with some olive oil so it's nice and toasty brown on both sides. Serve with this mint tomato chutney and vegan yogurt!

How To Make Mint Tomato Chutney?

  • Blend all the ingredients with a little water in a blender.
  • It should form a paste similar to chutney.
  • Balance the flavor by adding a pinch of salt.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve with flatbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg