India’s beloved gargantuan roti
BBCIndia’s beloved gargantuan roti Neeta Lal Khoba roti is made from wheat flour, salt, chilli flakes and carom seeds Although India is home to a smorgasbord of delicious traditional flatbreads, it is an oversized, intricate roti from Rajasthan that has recently been catapulted to fame. Neeta Lal Khoba roti is made from wheat flour, salt, chilli flakes and carom seeds Currently though it is khoba – also known as kobha, roth, rotla, angarkadi, jadi roti or even biscuit roti due to its crumbly texture – that has caught everyone’s fancy. “Khoba was also popular among Rajasthan’s nomadic tribes who traversed the hot desert on foot with their families and camels in large caravans.” Khoba roti’s traditional accompaniments are as interesting as the bread itself Rajasthan’s Marwari community also preferred to carry khoba roti on their trips. “Ghee is the ultimate expression of the cook’s love, not to mention the fact that it makes an already great bread taste heavenly!” Neeta Lal The bread can be paired with a variety of dishes, including kadhi and dal Khoba roti recipe By Abhilasha Jain Ingredients: 1 c whole wheat flour less than ½ c warm water ½ tsp carom seeds 2½ tbsp ghee Salt to taste Method: 1.