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Phulka | How to make soft phulka

Phulka is a soft Indian flat bread made by directly cooking it in open flame. Phulka does not or use very less oil or ghee compared to regular chapati so healthy too. Phulka is soft compared to roti and savored along with gravy or curry or raita or pickle. Learn to cook phulka with step by step pictures.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4 phulka
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ 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 pliable dough. Once it is gathered to a mass add ½ teaspoon oil and knead it. The dough should not be too tight or too loose, it should be non sticky at this stage.
  • Keep closed aside for 15-30 minutes. 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 don't 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 if you prefer.
  • This way the rotis will stay soft for more hours. You can even use the chapathi/roti griller for making rotis this way. Hope the video will help beginners who want to try this.

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 don't worry even though, if it doesn't 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.
  • Don't 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 | How to make soft 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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