Crispy Missi Roti — Spiced Gram Flour Flatbread
Nutty gram flour flatbread studded with fresh herbs and warming spices, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A TikTok-friendly Indian staple that's ready in 20 minutes — no yeast, no standing time.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro and mint, chopped
- 1 piece green chili, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Mix gram flour, onion, cilantro, mint, green chili, cumin, turmeric, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl.
- 2
Add water slowly, stirring until a thick, workable dough forms — no lumps, not too wet.
- 3
Divide dough into 4 equal balls. On an oiled surface, flatten each into a thin disc, ~7 inches across.
- 4
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Slide one roti onto the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is deep golden and crispy.
- 6
Flip, cook the other side another 2–3 minutes until edges curl slightly and it snaps when bent. Transfer to a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 10-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet
- spatula
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