Looking for something to lower blood cholesterol levels? Here’s an exotic version of the humble bajra roti, stuffed with a paneer, methi and tomato mixture that makes this a scrumptious delicacy. The fibre in bajra binds with the cholesterol and fats and ensures that it is ejected from the system.
Preparation Time : 10 minutes. Cooking Time : 30 minutes. Makes 8 small rotis.
For the rotis
2 cups bajra (black millet) flour
A pinch of salt
Whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
To be mixed into a stuffing
½ cup crumbled low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
3 tbsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
Salt to taste
For serving
2 tsp oil (optional)
For the rotis
1. Combine the flour and salt in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
2. Knead well till smooth and divide into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
1. Divide the stuffing into 8 equal portions. Keep aside.
2. Roll out each portion of the dough into 150 mm. (6”) diameter thin circle using a little flour for rolling. Keep aside.
3. Place a roti on a clean, dry surface, put a portion of the stuffing and spread it evenly.
4. Place another roti on top and press well so that they stick well.
5. Cook a non-stick tava (griddle) till brown spots appear on both the sides.
6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more rotis.
7. Apply ½ tsp of oil on each roti and serve hot.
Healthier Variation : Serve as an open roti with the filling as this will reduce the roti you consume by one. Have a max of 2 to 3 open rotis heaped with paneer.
Nutritive values per roti:
Energy: 218 calories
Protein: 18.1 gm
Carbohydrate: 51.5 gm
Fat: 4.4 gm
Fibre: 0.8 gm
Source : Low Calorie Healthy Cooking by Tarla Dalal
2 cups bajra (black millet) flour
A pinch of salt
Whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
To be mixed into a stuffing
½ cup crumbled low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
3 tbsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
Salt to taste
For serving
2 tsp oil (optional)
For the rotis
1. Combine the flour and salt in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
2. Knead well till smooth and divide into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
1. Divide the stuffing into 8 equal portions. Keep aside.
2. Roll out each portion of the dough into 150 mm. (6”) diameter thin circle using a little flour for rolling. Keep aside.
3. Place a roti on a clean, dry surface, put a portion of the stuffing and spread it evenly.
4. Place another roti on top and press well so that they stick well.
5. Cook a non-stick tava (griddle) till brown spots appear on both the sides.
6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more rotis.
7. Apply ½ tsp of oil on each roti and serve hot.
Healthier Variation : Serve as an open roti with the filling as this will reduce the roti you consume by one. Have a max of 2 to 3 open rotis heaped with paneer.
Nutritive values per roti:
Energy: 218 calories
Protein: 18.1 gm
Carbohydrate: 51.5 gm
Fat: 4.4 gm
Fibre: 0.8 gm
Source : Low Calorie Healthy Cooking by Tarla Dalal
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