Ragi Rotti (ರಾಗಿ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ)

Ragi Rotti (Kannada: ರಾಗಿ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ )is a breakfast item unique to the state of Karnataka, India. It is mostly popular in the rural areas of Southern Karnataka. It is made of ragi (Finger Millet) flour. Ragi-Rotti means ragi-pancake in the native language, Kannada. It is prepared in the same way as Akki Rotti. The ragi flour is mixed with salt and water and kneaded well to come up with a soft dough. While making the dough; sliced onions and carrots, chopped coriander and cumin seeds can also be added for taste. Oil is spread over a griddle (tava) and a small amount of the dough is neatly spread over it to resemble a thin pancake (rotti).The Rotti is cooked , till it turns crisp. Ragi Rotti is served hot and is eaten along with chutney.This is my all time favorite.It is also very good for health since it is rich in amino acid methionine.I prepare the rotti a little differently using grated bottle gourd.

Ingredients:

1)Ragi Flour-1 Cup
2)Green Chillies-4 Nos
3)Cumin seeds-1/2 Tsp
4)Onions-2 Nos
5)Bottle gourd-One small one (Grated)
6)Pudina-Little
7)Hing/Asafoetida-A Pinch
8)Salt
9)Coriander --Little

 

Preparation

• In a mixing bowl add onion,chillies,cumin,hing/asafoetida,salt,grated bottle guard and ragi flour,mint leaves,coriander and mix well.
• Do not add water since you are using bottle guard. Just sprinkle water if needed.
• The dough is softer than Wheat flour Roti dough. Divide the dough into 2 inch diameter balls and set aside.
• Spread a butter paper on a smooth surface. Grease with a drop of oil. Take a ball of the dough and pat into a round pancake of 6 inch diameter. Use a little oil to aid in patting the roti.
• Transfer to a skillet and cook both sides over a medium flame ,until the roti turns brown in color.
• Repeat for the remaining dough.

Rotti is served with coconut chutney or curds or chatnipudi.You could also serve it with a dollop of butter on it!!

Tip:To make it more tastier and crunchier you could add white sesame seeds, grated coconut and roasted groundnuts while preparing the dough.