Orotti or Rice Roti - South Indian Flatbread
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • Roasted rice flour- 2 cups
  • Water- 1½ cups
  • Grated coconut- ½ cup
  • Salt- ½ tsp
  • Oil- for greasing
Instructions
  1. Place a large saucepan over medium heat, add water & salt, when the water starts to boil add grated coconut.
  2. Lower the heat and slowly add the flour and combine it using the back of a wooden spoon.
  3. Roasted rice flour has to be added, or the rice flour for making Idiyappam can be used, available in Indian stores.
  4. Take the pan off the heat and let cool down a bit. Don't let it cool down completely, the dough will turn dry & thick.
  5. We have to knead the dough when it's still warm.
  6. Knead the dough well for at least 3 minutes till it forms smooth & slightly firm.
  7. If the dough is too dry, sprinkle little warm water to make it smooth.
  8. Divide medium-sized balls out of the dough, will be able to make 8 balls.
  9. After shaping it into balls, we have to make the orotti right away, if kept for long the dough will turn dry. Cover with a damp cloth to keep it moist.
  10. In South India, orotti press is available & the dough ball can be flattened into a round shape in it.
  11. Traditionally, the dough is flattened using the hand, which is time-consuming.
  12. Cut a large ziploc bag into two halves or use thick plastic sheets.
  13. Place the plastic sheet on a cutting board, grease with some oil.
  14. Place the dough on it and using the palm of your hand gently press the dough and make it into a round shape.
  15. It should be a slightly thick round, don't have to make it too thin.
  16. If you have a orotti or tortilla press, use that to press the dough into a round shape.
  17. Or we can roll the dough on a wooden or chapati board.
  18. Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  19. Grease the skillet with oil.
  20. Place the orotti dough, when the bottom side turns slightly warm, flip it over.
  21. Let small golden brown spots form on the bottom side, flip it over.
  22. Gently press on the sides using the spatula, and let small golden brown spots form on the bottom side
  23. Transfer to a plate
  24. Make sure to grease the skillet before making each orotti, otherwise, there are chances that it might stick to the skillet.
  25. Also, grease the ziploc bag or plastic sheet before rolling the dough to avoid sticking to it.
  26. Serve along with your favorite curry, preferably fish, chicken or mutton curry.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/orotti-or-rice-roti-south-indian-flatbread-recipe/