Tag Archives: breads

Baati (Hard, unleavened bread)

20 May

Baati is a hard, unleavened bread cooked in desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat in North India. It is prized there for its exceptionally long life and high energy content, as well as the minimal quantity of water required in its preparation.

Chapati (North Indian Flatbread)

19 May

The chapati is the staple flat bread of Northern India, also known as a roti. It may be made from many types of grain, but is most commonly made with whole wheat flour. In India it is sometimes cooked in a little oil.

Dosa (Thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice)

17 May

A dosa is a thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice, very popular both at home and in restaurants in South India. It may be served plain with chutneys such as coconut chutney, or with aloo masala folded inside; this latter dish is known as masala dosa.