Spiced Chickpea Flat Bread- Indian Punjabi Missi Roti

 

Spiced Chickpea Flat Bread- 

Indian Punjabi Missi Roti

Makes about 8 medium Flat Breads

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 & 1/2 Cup Chick Pea Flour
1 & 1/2 Cup Wheat Flour

1/2 Cup onion (finely chopped)
4 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)

1 red pepper (finely chopped)

1 tbsp salt

1/2 tbsp black pepper

2 tbsp canola oil (plus extra for pan frying)

1/2 tsp (Or 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes. This amount does not make bread spicy, but it is

totally optional.)

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp cumin seeds

2 tbsp Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi ­ Optional)

1 tsp Ajwain (Or dry thyme )

Directions

1. Make Dough ­ In a mixer with dough hook or in a large bowl using hands. Mix chickpea and wheat flour. Add all dry spices, salt and onion, cilantro. Mix well. Add oil and 1/4 cup water at a time till dough comes together. Dough should neither be very sticky nor firm. Let dough rest for 15 to 20 minutes before rolling breads.

 

2. Roll Flat Breads ­ Heat an iron griddle or flat skillet. On a board dusted with wheat flour, take out dough. Divide into 8 to 10 equal size balls. Dust with flour to stop sticking with board. Use rolling pin to roll the dough to 5 inch circle.

3. Cook ­ Place the flat bread on heated skillet, add 1 tsp oil and sear it for 2­3 minutes on each side.

4. Serve ­ Repeat Step ­3 for all remaining uncooked flat breads. 

Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger

Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger

6 to 8 portions

Ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

3 tablespoons peanut oil

1/2 teaspoon curry powder (preferably Madras)

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

2 cups chopped onions/yellow and spring onion

1 tbsp chopped red chili

1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds (about 4 cups)

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel

5 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

salt and pepper to taste 

Plain yogurt (for garnish)

Directions:

Grind coriander and mustard seeds in spice mill to fine powder. 

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.

Add ground seeds and curry powder; stir 1 minute.

Add ginger; stir 1 minute. 

Add red pepper, onions, carrots and lime peel.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Add 5 cups broth; bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly.

Working in batches, puree in blender until smooth.

Return soup to pot.

Add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick.

Stir in lime juice; season with salt and pepper. 

Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving. The soup can also be frozen and heated again and will taste perfect!

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with yogurt and serve.

Serve with Naanbread or Spiced Chickpea Flat Bread also called Indian Punjabi Missi Roti 

An Indian meal with Chicken Masala, Coconut Rice, Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew, Mango Chutney and Naan bread!

I have food from all around the world on my blog. However this is the first Indian food I have made and put up here. I am so fascinated  with the culture of food. I love to make food from all corners of the world. The fascinating thing is that the ingredients are the same, however what makes the difference is the combination of the ingredients and the way we use spices and the preparations. 

Indian food I am not familiar with at all so I started out with a common Indian dish, Chicken Masala. I also made Coconut rice and a vegetarian stew with Cauliflower and chickpeas. And with Indian food there are chutneys and Naan bread. I made Mango Chutney for this meal and of course Naan.

The coconut rice is the best rice I ever ate!

I have now made links and recipes for each dish. However I combined these dishes to one meal. 

Indian Chicken Masala

http://ohemmabjorg.blogspot.se/2016/10/indian-chicken-tikka-masala.html

Indian Coconut Rice

http://ohemmabjorg.blogspot.se/2016/10/indian-coconut-rice.html

Indian Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew

http://ohemmabjorg.blogspot.se/2016/10/indian-cauliflower-and-chickpea-stew.html

Indian Naan bread

http://ohemmabjorg.blogspot.se/2016/10/indian-naan-bread.html

Indian Mango Chutney

http://ohemmabjorg.blogspot.se/2016/10/indian-mango-chutney_1.html