Monday, 26 September 2016

Baked / Fried Mini Khoba Roti (Flat Breads - Rajasthani Style)


          Give your usual rotis a new avatar by trying out these beautiful looking Rajasthani style Khoba Roti. Traditionally they are made into a much bigger size. But I went in for a mini version, that are both baked and fried. I should confess that I really enjoyed making these intricate designs. 

          They are really a visual treat and are generally relished with panchmel dal or any side dish. Please do drizzle some ghee over the end product to enhance the flavour. So do give it a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.





  • 2 cups whole wheat flour 
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp. melted ghee
  • 2 tbsp. yoghurt
  • 1/2 tsp. ajwain (carom seeds)
  • water as required to knead
  • melted ghee to drizzle
  • Rajasthani dal or any side dish to serve






         In a bowl. mix together (except water) all the ingredients. Add water little at a time and knead a dough. Cover with a wet cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.

          Divide into 4-5 equal portions (slightly thicker than the normal roti).  Roll out each into a small round disc, just like a poori.

          On one side make small gashes with a knife. Turn over and start making your design either by pinching using your thumb and index finger, with a small tweezer or a small scissor. Make similar designer rotis with the remaining dough.

          Place them on a greased baking sheet / tray and brush all over with some ghee. Bake at 180 degrees C. for 15-20 minutes. 

           When done, drizzle some more ghee over the roti and serve with Rajasthani Panchmel Dal or any side dish.




                   Mix all ingredients (except water & oil to fry). Add water & knead a dough. 



                         Cover with a wet cloth for 10-15 min. Divide into 4-5 equal portions.



                      Roll out each into a small round disc. On one side make small gashes.



                                  Make designs using a small tweezer.









                     Place them on a greased baking sheet & brush with some ghee. Bake in a 
                     oven at 180 degrees C. for 15-20 minutes. 



                                  After it is baked.



                                  Make designs with a small scissor.









                      Make it the traditional way by pinching with your thumb & index finger. 









                               Serve with Rajasthani Panchmel dal or any side dish.






Khoba Roti that are tawa fried......


  • oil / ghee as required to fry 

          Heat a tawa / griddle and fry the khoba roti on both sides for a minute each. Drizzle some oil / ghee and fry till it is cooked on both sides on a medium flame. Transfer to a serving plate and serve these yummy Rajasthani Khoba Roti with any side dish. (I had mine with matar ghugni (dried white peas curry)













                            I relished these yummy fried Khoba Roti with matar ghugni curry.














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