HOW TO KNEAD ATTA ( CHAPATI DOUGH ) IN WET GRINDER

One of the quickest and the easiest method to knead dough is by using the wet grinder  . I usually knead Atta ( Chapati flour ) in my wet grinder once a week when I usually grind the Idly batter . The kneaded Atta ( Chapati dough ) can be stored in an airtight Container and refrigerated and be used as needed . So now off to Today's post on " How to Knead Atta  ( Chapati Dough ) in wet grinder "

HOW TO KNEAD ATTA  ( CHAPATI DOUGH ) IN WET GRINDER

How to Knead Atta ( Chapati Dough ) -Ingredients

Preparation Time : 5 minutes

Recipe Category: Basics  | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

• Atta ( Chapati Flour ) - 2 cups
• Water - 1 cup
• Salt - To taste
• Oil - 2 to 3 drops

Method:

• This is my attachment for kneading dough that came with my wet grinder .

• Fix this Attachment on the wet grinder .

• Add the Chapati Flour ( Atta ) to the wet grinder followed by salt .

 

• Switch on the grinder and allow them to mix . Now start kneading the dough by adding water .

• Keep adding water little by little .

• After one minute my chapati dough is kneaded in my wet grinder .

• Transfer the kneaded dough in to a shallow bowl and add 2 to 3 drops of oil .

• Knead them by hand for once and set aside for 2 hours before rolling them to rotis . 

Done ! Super easy method of Kneading dough in wet grinder.  This dough could be used to make parathas , Poori , Roti .

Notes :

• I usually add one cup of water for two cups of flour and if the flour needs more water it can be added for  appropriate consistency.

• This dough can be stored in the refrigerator and used for up to a week .

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Check Some recipes that could be made with the Atta ( Chapati dough ) are below :

• Roti Noodles
• Wheat Naan Bread
• Paneer Paratha 
• Radish Paratha 
• Kothu Chapathi 

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ROTI NOODLES | TORTILLA NOODLES RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE CHAPATI NOODLES

Roti , Chapati ( Tortilla ) Noodles is a simple quick stir fry dish made with some left over rotis or tortillas . This can be packed for kids lunch box as well . This Roti ( tortilla )  is very easy to make and could be made healthy with the addition of some colorful veggies .Leftover rotis , chapati or Tortilla can be turned in to a fresh dish .  So now off to today's post how to make roti or Tortilla Noddles .

ROTI NOODLES | TORTILLA NOODLES RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE CHAPATI NOODLES

Roti ( Tortilla ) Noodles - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 15 mins

Recipe Category: Snack | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

• Leftover Rotis Or Torillas - 4 numbers ( click here for the recipe )
• Bell Peppers - 1 number , chopped length wise ( Click here for the recipe ), I used frozen bell peppers
• Carrots - 1 number , chopped lengthwise
• Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tablespoon  ( Click here for the recipe )
• Onion - 1 number , Chopped
• Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• Soya sauce - 1 tea spoon
• Lemon juice -2 - 3 drops
• Salt - to taste 
• oil - 1 teaspoon

 

ROTI NOODLES | TORTILLA NOODLES RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE CHAPATI NOODLES

Method :

• Take the Tortillas or roti and chop them length wise . set aside .

• Heat oil in a wok . Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away . Now add the onions and cook till they become translucent .

• Add the colorful veggies , red chilli powder and saute them .The veggies should be crunchy . Do not over cook them .

• Add the soy sauce .

• Add the chopped Rotis , Tortillas .

• Mix the contents well and add few drops of lemon juice . This gives a nice tangy taste .

 

• Done !! . Serve this Roti Chapati or Tortilla  noodles with some raitha .

• Yummy Roti noodles are ready to serve ..

Notes : 

• Any veggies could be added to make this dish . 
• Lemon juice is optional and could be replaced by one tomato which is sauteed along with the onions .

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Check out other similar Recipes below:

• Indo Chinese Vegetable noodles 
• Kothu Chapathi

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Wheat Naan Bread | Naan Recipe No yeast Method - Step by Step pictures

Naan bread is my all time favorite food in the restaurant . Recently we started to make Naan at home . Check out my naan recipe made with Yeast and all purpose flour  by clicking here . Today's recipe is made with Wheat flour and no yeast is used in this recipe . Off to the recipe now .

Wheat Naan Bread | Naan Recipe No yeast Method - Step by Step pictures

Ingredients:

To Knead the dough

• Wheat Flour / Aatta  - 3 Cups
• Yogurt - 1/2 cup
• Oil - 1/4 cup
• Baking powder - 3/4 tea spoon
• Baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon 
• Salt - To taste
• Water - As needed

For Dusting :

• Wheat flour - As needed 

 

Method: 

In a mixing pan , add the wheat flour , Baking powder , Baking soda salt and Mix .

Make a well in between and add the oil .

Now add the Yogurt .

 

Mix the dry and the wet ingredients together .

 

Add water as needed to make in to a soft dough .

Set aside for 2 hours . Make small balls of the dough . Dust using the wheat flour and roll out the balls in to oval shape .

Heat the iron Griddle , and cook the naans .

 

Once the bubbles come up , flip it to the other side and cook the other side as well .

 

Serve hot .

Naan Bread goes well with  kadai paneer , Paneer korma , paneer butter Masala ,  Chole masala , chicken recipes

Check out the other flat breads , Parathas recipes by clicking here .

Notes :

• Brush the naan with Butter , Clarified butter or Oil as per your taste .

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Homemade Tortillas / Vegan Tortillas Recipe / Flour Tortillas

Ingredients:

•     All Purpose Flour - 3 cups
•     Baking Powder - 1 tsp
•     Oil - 1 tbsp ( I used Canola oil )
•     Steaming hot water - As required
•     Salt - to taste

Method:

Bring the water to boil  .

In a mixing bowl , sieve the  flour and baking powder together . Add some oil, salt and mix  with hand .

Pour in the steaming hot water and knead in to a soft dough . Use a spatula to do this , because the hot water may hurt your hand .

Set aside the dough for 30 minutes .

Make tiny balls of the dough and roll out in to a thin sheet

Heat the griddle , and cook the tortilla on both sides.

 These tortillas  were super soft and delicious .

The tortillas could be allowed to cool , stack it and freeze it OR as soon it is cooked put these in a zip-lock bag and close it immediately and let these stay air tight and then refrigerate it .Microwave for 30 seconds and reuse it if taken from refrigerator .

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Paneer Paratha / பன்னிர் பரோட்டா

Paneer Paratha / பனீர் பரோட்டா

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• Wheat Flour / Aatta -  2 cups
• Oil - 1 tsp
• Salt - To taste
• Water - As required

For the Filling:

• Paneer - 200 Gms , Crumbled
• Peas - 1/2 Cup , cooked ( I used frozen peas ) , { Optional }
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Green chilli Paste - 1 tsp
• Salt - To taste
• Oil - 1 tsp

 

Paneer Paratha / பனீர் பரோட்டா

Method :

In a Mixing Bowl , add the Wheat flour , oil , salt and knead them in to a soft dough . Set aside .

In a Kadai , heat oil , add the ginger garlic paste , chilli paste and throw in the cooked peas and stir .

Now add the crumbled paneer , salt and cook for few minutes . Turn off . Allow the contents to cool completely .

Take a small piece of the dough , dust some flour and roll out in to a very small circle .

Take the masala, make in to a small ball that fits inside the dough and place it in the middle .

Gather the edges of the paratha , and pleat them over the filling . 

Similarly complete the filling for all the remaing dough .

Take the filled dough , dust with flour and roll out to a paratha of desired thickness .

Heat the tawa and cook the paratha .

Flip it to the other side and cook as well .

Serve hot with Raitha and some pickle .

 To Freeze the Paratha :

Allow the parathas to completly cool down .Stack the parathas . Cover them with the foil and freeze .

Use as desired . Take the freezed paratha and put it on a heated tawa and cook for 2 minutes , one minute for each side .

The parathas will be super fresh .  My Kid love this dish too.

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