My daughter loves roti! It is easy to pick up and chew. Roti (or chapati) is a staple in an Indian household. Its bread-like texture makes it a nice addition to any dish and can be easily adapted to introduced new flavours.
I started giving bits of roti to her when she was 5 months old. She would chew and spit it out, but it got her used to the taste and texture.
As she got older, I started adding different flavours, such as dhal’s and vegetables which she loved. I created this recipe as an easy way to add greens into her meal. It is quick and easy to make when time is short.
Palak roti recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato
- 2 handfuls baby spinach (or 2 blocks of frozen spinach)
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 tsp masala
- 4 heaped tbsp atta (chapati flour)
Instructions
- Peel and boil the potato and then mash. Alternatively, you could bake in the microwave, then peel and mash.
- Blend the spinach, onion and masala together until smooth. Add a little water or milk if needed.
- In a bowl add the potato and spinach mixtures.
- Gradually add the atta while mixing with your hands. Don’t add all the flour at once – if more is needed, add until a dough is formed.
- Using a handful of dough form a dough ball and then roll using a rolling pin into a circle.
- On a thava/ frying pan cook the roti on one side before turning to cook the other. Ensure all dough is cooked by continuously turning. Remove from the thava and spread a thin layer of butter on one side.
- Repeat with the rest of the dough.
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