Steps for preparation

  • Firstly, in a large mixing bowl take (2 cup) bajra atta, (½ tsp) salt and mix well.
  • Add (½ cup of hot water) and start to knead.
  • Knead to the soft dough for at least (10 minutes).
  • Add water as required and knead well as there is no gluten in the dough.
  • Pinch a small ball sized dough and knead again.
  • Dust with wheat flour and pat gently. you can alternatively use a rolling pin to roll as done for paratha.
  • Pat with both the hands until the roti turns as thin as possible. if the roti breaks, it means it needs more kneading.
  • Dust off excess flour and put over hot tawa.
  • Now spread water over the roti with help of hand or wet cloth removing excess dough.
  • Wait until the water evaporates then flip it to the other side.
  • Press gently and cook all the sides.
  • Finally, serve bajra roti / sajje rotti with jaggery or curry.