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Phulka

Phulka is a soft indian flat bread made by directly cooking in open flame. Phulka does not or use very less oil / ghee compared to roti. Phulka is soft compared to roti and savoured along with gravy / raita / subzi / pickle. How to cook phulka with step by step pictures is described in this recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4 phulka
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup atta / wheat flour (I use homemade wheat flour, you can use any brand)
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon oil

Instructions

  • In a wide mixing bowl add wheat flour, salt and first give a quick mix for salt to be even.
  • Then add water little by little, gather to form a soft pilable dough.
  • Once it is gathered to a mass add 1/2 teaspoon oil and knead it once.
  • The dough should not be too tight or too loose, it should be non sticky at this stage.
  • Keep closed aside for 15-30 mins.
  • Open and knead it again and form lemon sized balls(the size depends on your preference).
  • Roll each ball into thin circles(rolling should be even).Dust flour if required but dont add more flour while rolling.
  • Heat tawa, keep in medium flame – add the roti and wait till small bubbles appear, then flip to other side wait for few mins till golden spots appear.
  • Then carefully transfer it to the flame(let it be in high flame)directly using a tong.
  • Let it puff, then carefully transfer to hot pack.
  • Repeat the same procedure for all other rotis.
  • Brush it with oil/ghee and enjoy soft Phulka!

Notes

  • While transferring the rotis to direct flame, make sure the flame is high.
  • Also the side that is not cooked to golden brown should be facing down under direct flame.
  • I am sure this will come by practice but do not worry even though, if it does not not puff up like mine, am sure the rotis will be very soft.
  • Make sure to roll thin and evenly. It should not be too thin as transparent to other side.
  • While kneading make sure to add correct quantity of water and knead well to form a soft pliable dough.
  • Do not be tempted to add in more flour while rolling…as we are not adding any oil and if you add more flour while rolling the rotis will be very dry and also taste raw.
  • Use a tong and be very careful while taking out without tearing the roti 🙂 as I personally had this problem in the earlier days while I started making them.
  • The size of each roti is purely your preference but make sure the roti is big enough to fit inside the flame , the sides which are not exposed will not puff up so roll it accordingly. This way you can totally cut down oil and still the chapathi stays soft for hours and best for packing too.
  • Once the rotis are done, brush it with ghee / oil and transfer it to a hot pack and wrap it in a kitchen towel / tissue which will keep it hot and soft until serving time.
Nutrition Facts
Phulka
Amount Per Serving (40 g)
Calories 118 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Sodium 487mg21%
Potassium 34mg1%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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