Dhalpuri Roti

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
IngredientsFor the filling125g/5oz Cooked Split peas or Lentils1 heaped teasp Ground Cumin or Curry Powder1 small Onion, chopped1 Garlic Clove, crushedSalt and PepperFor the Dough450g/1lb Plain Flour2 teasp Baking Powder1 teasp Salt150g/+5oz Butter210ml/7.oz. Water (approx)Vegetable Oil
Directions
Instructions

1. Place all the filling ingredients in a food processor and process until mixed but not too pureed. Set aside.

2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.

3. Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs then slowly add the water and mix to form a dough.

4. Knead well for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic then divide into 8 balls.

5. Roll out the dough balls to about 12mm/1/2-inch thick then place 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dahl mixture in the centre of each.

6. Enclose the dhal mixture with the roti dough, form into a ball then gently roll out to a bout 7mm/1/4-inch thickness, being careful not to break the roti dough enclosing the dhal mixture.

7. Brush a large frying pan or flat griddle with plenty of oil and heat until hot. Fry the rotis for about 3 minutes on each side, brushing with a little vegetable oil as it cooks until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPOOKMEISTER.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 385.8
  • Total Fat: 19.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 40.3 mg
  • Sodium: 221.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 46.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g

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