roti

Roti (in English known as chapati) is a round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly consumed in many South Asian countries. It is made from stoneground whole wheat flour, traditionally known as gehu ka atta, and water that is combined into a dough. Its defining characteristic is that it is unleavened. Naan from the Indian subcontinent, by contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread, as is kulcha. Like breads around the world, roti is a staple accompaniment to other foods. Etymology The word roti is derived from the Sanskrit word (roṭikā), meaning "bread". Preparation Roti is made from a mixture of flour, water, and optionally salt and butter or oil. After they are mixed together to create a dough, it is left to rest and then flattened with a rolling pin. It is then heated on a tava or pan.