Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- Water, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked for 2 hours
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions:
Cook Chana Dal: Drain soaked chana dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with water until soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add ginger and green chili, sauté for a minute. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Add turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well. Add cooked chana dal and mash it lightly. Cook until the mixture is dry. Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Let it cool.
Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
Shape and Cook Rotis: Divide the dough into equal-sized balls. Roll each ball into a small disc. Place a spoonful of the chana dal mixture in the center of the disc. Fold the edges to seal and roll out into a flat,
Round roti. Heat a non-stick tawa or griddle and cook the roti on both sides until golden brown.
Serve: Serve hot with yogurt or chutney.
Serving Size: This recipe makes approximately 4 servings.