Besani Roti
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Besan is Chickpea Flour and Roti is Indian Flatbread !
I have vivid memories of this Roti being served in most of the Indian weddings in UP, Delhi and Punjab region, especially in winters. I am laughing as I remember that it used to take time on this Roti ka stall, since it was cooked on slow flame and there used to be a long line of people waiting for their turn. Indian weddings are fun to attend, not only for the rituals but for their food culture.
My dadi (grandmother) was very fond of it and whenever she accompanied us to any wedding, one of us had to wait at the stall to get this Roti for her since this was the only Roti she would eat ;).
Besan is gluten free and is rich in nutrients. Many people make these rotis purely with Besan but I have added a bit of whole wheat flour for easy binding. The rustic earthern flavor of this Roti is beyond description and is a complete meal. Many a times, it is served with saag also.
I ate mine with some butter and mango pickle and strong ginger tea on the side! A bliss. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch box or lunch or dinner time.
This is how I made it!
Notes
- You may cook the Besani Roti, the last time on open flame.
- Many people do not add whole wheat flour. You may try making it that way also, if you can handle the pure besan dough. In that case you have to spread the dough ball in between 2 sheets of parchment or butter paper.
- Besani Roti takes time to cook from inside, therefore, please cook it on medium to slow flame.
- Besani Roti has a very distinctive taste and is delicious. It tastes the best in Winters.
Have fun making these rotis this week and enjoy some rustic and earthern flavors from my Indian-American Kitchen to yours!
Sonal
Yum, this must be the same as missi roti, right Sonal? I simply love it, the flavor is amazing and you don’t even need gravy, just some achaar 😀
Naina
Many people call it Missi Roti but in my home town, we call kaale Chane ke atte wali Roti as Missi 🙂
Besan roti? Hmm, I don’t think I’ve ever had one of those, but they sure look good 🙂
Loretta it’s pretty common in northern states of India, especially in winters!!
I love the look of these beauties! MMMM!
I must make them soon! Wonderful photos too! 🙂
You are a darling!!
I love the clicks. Simple and beautiful recipe. I make the same (My husband’s family is Punjabi) I simply substitute wheat flour with rice flour to make it pliable and totally glutenfree. 🙂
http://www.mumbaitomelbourne.com/food-and-health-blog-posts/paneer-tikka-masala-cottage-cheese-in-tikka-gravy-base
That tip sounds awesome Sharvari!
Thanks for visiting! I shall do the same!
Looks very delicious Sonal! I bet it’s very much a comfort food!
Is there a possible substitute for the yogurt?
Thank you Gerard!
Are you vegan? If yes, then skip the yogurt and just add some oil.
If you are not vegan, sour cream will also work.
Yes I’m vegan. Thank you Sona Some of the Indian flatbreads remind much of tortillas!
They do! I was thinking of the same
(Technical difficulties!) Thank you Sonal for the suggestion!
Love these, love all of the ingredients 🙂 bookmarked! x
You will enjoy these Elaine!❤️
I think so too!!
Thats really a wonderful sounding roti. I have used besan flour only once and like that you mixed in some whole wheat for these. I can see how they would be a whole meal.
They were delicious Suzanne 🙂
This is one of my all time favorite roti too , especially in winter ..
Shadi may roti ke stall per line but so worth waiting in long line for your turn to get these beauties …
So true Shail