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Vegan roti on a plate topped with a vegan herbed butter.
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2-Ingredient Vegan Roti

This delicious 2-ingredient roti is an easy flatbread eaten often in the Terai region of Nepal. It's the perfect side to serve with your favorite curry and can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Course Side
Cuisine Nepalese
Keyword easy roti recipe, vegan flatbread, vegan roti
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 7 -8 flatbreads
Calories 119kcal
Author Babita Shrestha

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour + 2-4 tablespoons
  • ¾ cups water

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups of flour to a large spacious bowl. Save 2-4 tablespoons of flour for dusting later.
  • Slowly add water and knead thoroughly with your knuckles for at least 10 minutes. Then cover the bowl with a plate for 5–10 minutes.
  • Knead the dough several times again (at least another minute).
  • Lightly dust a smooth, clean surface with a little flour. Take a small ball of dough (about the size of a golf ball) and flatten with the palm of your hands. Use a rolling pin to flatten further, to 6–8 inches diameter. Dust the dough as you roll to keep it from sticking to the rolling pin.
  • Heat a pan on medium. Add the roti once the pan is hot. It will slowly turn brown, and then flip to the other side.
  • Gently press down on the edges of the roti with a spatula until it puffs. If this is your first time, it might not puff.
  • Fluffy and soft roti is ready once it's golden brown on both sides. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Notes

Tips:
  • Make sure to evenly roll out the dough and get it pretty thin; less than 1/8th inch thick.
  • When making the dough, do not pour all the water in at once. Instead, add it slowly, a little at a time. It might take a few tries to make fluffy roti, but don't get discouraged. You'll get better with practice.
  • If this is your first try, tap lightly on the edges of the roti. If you press too hard, the puff may break.
Serving suggestion - Roti is amazing when paired with any curry or used as a wrap. Top it with a vegan herbed butter for additional flavor.
Storage - Leftover roti can keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Once cooled, separate with pieces of parchment paper and store in an airtight, zip-top bag. Reheat for 15 to 30 seconds in the microwave before serving. For longer term storage, roti can be stored in the freezer for roughly 6 months. Reheat for approximately 60 seconds in the microwave, or until warm all the way through.

Nutrition

Serving: 7g | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg