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Learn How to Make Soft and Thin Roomali Roti Easily at Home
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News18•08-10-2026, 11:53
Learn How to Make Soft and Thin Roomali Roti Easily at Home
- •Roomali Roti is a very thin, soft, and large Indian flatbread traditionally paired with Mughlai dishes, kebabs, and gravies.
- •Prepare the dough using a mix of refined flour, whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and lukewarm water, ensuring it is softer than normal dough.
- •Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to develop gluten, making it easier to roll out thinly.
- •Cook the rolled-out roti on an inverted heated wok (kadhai) for just a few seconds on each side to avoid making it hard.
- •Keep the prepared rotis wrapped in a clean cloth to retain their moisture and softness.
Key Questions Answered
To make Roomali Roti at home, you need 1 cup of refined flour (maida), 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tbsp of oil, and lukewarm water as required.
Covering and letting the dough rest for at least 30 minutes allows gluten to develop properly, making it smooth and easy to roll out the roti as thinly as possible.
To cook it traditionally, heat a large wok upside down on the gas stove until the outer surface is thoroughly hot, then gently spread the rolled-out dough over it for just a few seconds before flipping.
