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A simple Rajasthani style ghee‑enriched whole‑wheat roti served with a flavorful cluster‑bean (gawar ki phalli) sabzi. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, this recipe captures the rustic taste of Uma Ki Rasoi.
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Ghee roti is a staple in Rajasthan, traditionally cooked on a tawa or open fire and brushed with clarified butter. It reflects the desert region's reliance on wheat and ghee for energy and flavor, often served with seasonal vegetables like cluster beans.
In Rajasthan, cluster‑bean sabzi is often cooked with dry spices, mustard seeds, and sometimes a touch of jaggery for balance. Coastal versions add coconut, while some families use yogurt for a tangy twist.
It is usually served hot, brushed generously with ghee, and paired with sabzi, dal, or pickles. In festive meals, multiple roti are stacked and covered with a cloth to keep them soft.
The dish is common for everyday meals but also appears during festivals like Teej and Holi, where families prepare simple yet hearty vegetarian fare for gatherings.
The use of pure desi ghee gives the roti a rich, nutty flavor and a soft, flaky texture that distinguishes it from plain wheat flatbreads cooked with oil or butter.
Common errors include using too much water, resulting in a stiff dough, and cooking the roti on low heat, which makes it hard and prevents puffing. Also, forgetting to brush ghee immediately after cooking can dry the roti out.
Par‑boiling softens the tough fibers and removes the stringy outer layer, ensuring the beans finish cooking quickly in the sabzi and retain a pleasant bite.
Yes. Store roti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat on a skillet. Keep the sabzi in a sealed jar in the fridge for 3 days; reheat gently on low heat, adding a splash of water if needed.
The YouTube channel Uma Ki Rasoi focuses on authentic Indian home‑cooking, especially Rajasthani and North Indian dishes, presented in a friendly, step‑by‑step style for everyday cooks.
Uma Ki Rasoi emphasizes rustic, village‑style techniques, uses minimal equipment, and often incorporates cultural anecdotes, whereas many other channels focus on polished, restaurant‑style presentations.
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