Akki Roti (Rice Flour Flatbread)
Indian Indian - Breads and Flatbreads

Akki Roti (Rice Flour Flatbread)

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups rice flour
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 2 cups water
  • • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1/4 cup coconut milk, for brushing

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the rice flour with the salt and cumin seeds.

2
Phase 2

Add the grated coconut and oil and knead into a soft pliable dough.

3
Phase 3

Divide into 8 balls and roll each into a thin round pathiri.

4
Phase 4

Toast each pathiri on a hot tawa until golden spots appear.

5
Phase 5

Brush with coconut milk and serve with fish curry.