Purple Sweet Potato Roti
Purple Sweet Potato Roti offers a vibrant, nutritious twist on traditional flatbreads, combining naturally sweet purple sweet potatoes with simple pantry ingredients to create colorful, soft, and chewy rotis. Perfect as a breakfast option, snack, or versatile side, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor and antioxidants.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 rotis 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion / Indian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Purple Sweet Potatoes (steamed and mashed)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Water (approximately 1/4 cup, adjust as needed)
- 1 tablespoon Oil or Ghee
- Prepare the Purple Sweet Potatoes: Wash and peel the purple sweet potatoes, then steam or boil them until soft. Allow to cool slightly before mashing to a smooth consistency.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the mashed purple sweet potatoes, flour, and salt. Gradually add water while kneading until a smooth and pliable dough forms. Drizzle in the oil or ghee and knead again to integrate.
- Divide and Roll Out: Divide the dough into equal-sized balls. Lightly dust your work surface with flour, then roll each ball into a thin, round disc resembling traditional roti.
- Cook the Roti: Heat a skillet or tava over medium heat. Cook each roti for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden spots appear, flipping carefully to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Serve Warm: Brush the cooked rotis with ghee or butter for extra flavor and serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use slightly dry hands when kneading to avoid sticky dough.
- Adjust flour quantity based on moisture content of the sweet potatoes for a dough that’s soft but manageable.
- Roll the dough evenly to ensure uniform cooking and slight puffing.
- Cook on medium heat to develop golden spots without burning.
- Let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes after kneading to relax gluten, making rolling easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roti
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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