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Lunch thali served which has khapli wheat roti, jeera rice, bhindi and takhachi kadhi.

Khapli Wheat Roti

Learn how to make soft khapli wheat roti, a healthier alternative to regular whole wheat roti.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 Rotis

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Khapli wheat flour Emmer wheat
  • 1/2 Cup - 3/4 Cup Water for kneading
  • a Pinch Salt optional, based on your taste preferences
  • Oil or ghee For cooking or brushing on the roti (Optional)
  • 1/4 Cup Khapli wheat flour For Dusting rotis

Instructions

Mix the dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of khapli wheat flour with a pinch of salt (if using).
    2 Cups Khapli wheat flour, a Pinch Salt
  • Gradually add water, a little at a time, and mix with your hand or a spoon.
    1/2 Cup - 3/4 Cup Water
  • Knead the mixture until it forms a soft, pliable dough. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  • If you have added too much water or if the dough feels sticky, add a bit more flour as needed.

Rest the dough:

  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. Resting improves elasticity and makes rolling easier.

Roll out the rotis:

  • Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls (roughly the size of a golf ball).
  • Dip the dough ball into dry flour.
    1/4 Cup Khapli wheat flour
  • Make circular thin roti (round discs) around 6-8 inches wide.
  • Do not worry about the shape, if you are new to rolling roti.

Cook the rotis:

    Method 1

    • Heat a flat pan or tawa on medium heat.
    • Place the rolled-out roti on the pan. Cook for 30-40 seconds until you see bubbles forming on the surface.
    • Flip the roti and cook the other side for another 50-60 seconds.
    • Now you will see more bubbles coming up.
    • Press gently with a spatula or a clean kitchen towel. This will help puff up the roti.
    • Once puffed up, keep on pressing it and rotating the roti to cook evenly.
    • Flip again and cook again on the other side similarly.

    Method 2

    • Heat a flat pan or tawa on medium heat.
    • Place the rolled-out roti on the pan. Cook for 30-40 seconds until you see bubbles forming on the surface.
    • Flip the roti and cook the other side for another 50-60 seconds.
    • Now you will see more bubbles coming up.
    • Press gently with a spatula. This will help puff up the roti.
    • Spread around 1 teaspoon of ghee or oil all over and cook it evenly.
    • Flip, and add 1 teaspoon of ghee or oil.
    • Now cook it on the other side until done.

    Finish and serve:

    • Optionally brush the cooked roti with a bit of ghee or butter for extra flavor.
      Oil or ghee
    • Serve hot with your favorite curry, dal, or vegetable dish.
    • If not eating right away, store it wrapped in a muslin cloth in a container/Roti Box (Bread box).

    Notes

    • Standard US-Size Cups and spoons used.
    • Water required for kneading can be more or less depending on the flour quality.