Masala Roti – Spicy, Healthy & Delicious

However, like other breads around the world, roti serves as a staple accompaniment to other dishes. Derived from Sanskrit word ‘Rotika’, meaning bread, roti or chapati is extremely versatile in a satisfying way, especially when eaten fresh.

Let us go through the journey of making the perfect roti from the scratch and how it can be made more healthy and nutritious.

The Art of Perfect dough

Making perfect dough can be a tedious affair, especially in Indian kitchens where usually there are no exact measurements of ingredients. One just knows by touch whether the dough is of perfect consistency or not. However, all you need to make perfect Indian flatbread is two ingredients: water and wheat flour.

• Take flour in a bowl but ensure to add water little by little as required. More water will make the dough sticky and thus difficult to knead.
• Quantity of water depends on the quantity of flour. So keep adding water as per requirement.
• Keep kneading the dough until the dough is mixture of soft and firm. Gather the mixture in one big ball and sprinkle enough water to make soft but not sticky.
• Make sure to set it aside for 30 minutes to get just the right texture. A brief final kneading for 2 minutes with knuckles is enough and you are done.
• The process of kneading brings out the glutinous property of the dough, while resting almost self knead the dough, which helps in making soft and fluffy rotis. Enjoy them, piping hot with various curries, dal and vegetables.
• The wheat flour dough can be refrigerated for 2-3 days. Make sure the bowl is spacious enough and should be properly covered to prevent it from drying.

Health benefits

Rich in minerals, whole-wheat roti packs plenty of health benefits. When combined with delicious herbs and spices, the nutrition level rises along with flavours.

• Roti made with whole wheat offers high level of soluble fibres that helps lower cholesterol level, aids in healthy digestive system and prevents constipation.
• The carbohydrates help in keeping stomach full for longer times while providing sustained energy.
• Minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and proteins make roti a wholesome part of any meal.
• The addition of fenugreek leaves, turmeric, asafoetida, Bengal gram, cumin seed, coriander etc further enhances the nutrition values of roti, thus adding to its health benefits.

Roti Masala and How to Use it

An essential part of the meal, roti has always been eaten bland with various variations on dal, sabzi and curries. Tear of a piece of it, add a spoonful of vegetables into it or dunk it in a bowl of dal, eat and repeat. However, over the years, with people getting more health conscious roti has also witnessed evolution with Roti Masala that not just adds health benefits to it but also enhances the otherwise bland taste.
Roti Masala by Cee Pee with selected Indian spices of finest quality to add excitement to the essence of your meal with following list of spices and herbs.

• Oil
• Coriander
• Turmeric
• Garam Masal
• Asafoetida
• Dry Fenugreek Leaves
• Bengal Gram
• Salt
• Cumin Seeds
• Bishop’s Weed

The roti masala can be used in two ways.

Method 1: Add the spice blend in the wheat flour and mix it thoroughly. Keep adding water little by little and prepare dough. The flavours will be mild and even through each bite of roti but.

Method 2: For second method, knead the plain wheat flour dough. Take a small ball of dough, fill it with spoonful of roti masala, and roll the ball into a thin disc. We recommend the second method for burst of flavours.

This masala blend offers a delicious salty, spicy and aromatic taste to the dish. Other than adding flavours, it makes your meal wholesome and rich in nutrients. You can buy Roti Masala online by Cee Pee at various platforms including Amazon for a relish meal experience.