Indian
Indian - Breads and Flatbreads
Akki Roti (Rice Flour Flatbread)
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
- • 1 cup rice flour
- • 1 1/2 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tsp oil
- • 1 1/2 cups fresh coconut, grated
- • 1/2 cup jaggery, grated
- • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- • 1 tsp poppy seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the coconut and poppy seeds, then cook with the jaggery until thick.
2
Phase 2
Add the cardamom powder and let the filling cool.
3
Phase 3
Bring the water and salt to a boil; stir in the rice flour and oil and cook into a dough.
4
Phase 4
Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.
5
Phase 5
Press the dough into modak molds, fill with the coconut mixture, and seal.
6
Phase 6
Steam the modaks for 10 minutes until glossy and serve warm.