Roti Churma Recipe | Quick and Easy Indian Dessert
Roti churma is a simple sweet dish made with roti (Indian flatbreads), jaggery, and ghee. In search of a fancy dessert, try this one, which is quick and easy, and comes together with a richer taste. The roti churma recipe is perfect for daily treats or when craving something healthy. Make this at home by yourself by using fresh or leftover roti, making it a versatile sweet recipe.
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What is roti churma
Churma is made by crumbling flatbreads into breadcrumbs, then mixing jaggery and ghee, combining well, and flavoring with cardamom powder and dry fruits for a nutty aroma. It can be made with both fresh and leftover rotis. But I usually prepare it with fresh roti for a richer taste.
Churma is a famous sweet dish of Rajasthan, a northwestern Indian state, where it is called dal baati churma. It is specially prepared on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Diwali there. This roti churma recipe comes especially from Haryana (famous for grains) and has now spread to Uttar Pradesh, too. It holds a unique place in the hearts of North Indian people, and I’m one of them.
In my home, no one is a big fan of this except my father and me. I don’t see this recipe being prepared at my home before I try. I found this recipe the best after many trials and errors. Now I make it the best way, I will share with you all today.
Difference between roti churma vs traditional churma
Roti churma and traditional churma are closely related Indian sweet dishes, but they are different in preparation and texture. Roti chruma is made by crumbling wheat rotis, usually slightly stale or leftover, and mixing them with ghee or jaggery, often with cardamom and a nut flavor. This version is quick, uses ingredients readily available at home, and has a soft, crumbly texture.
In traditional churma, especially the Rajasthani style, it is typically prepared by deep-frying coarsely ground wheat flour dough balls to a golden crisp, then crushing them and combining them with ghee and jaggery. Traditional churma has a richer, slightly crunchy texture and is considered more festive, often served at special occasions.
Essentially, the roti churma recipe is a simpler, home-friendly version of the traditional churma, making it a convenient and authentic sweet treat.
How to make roti churma recipe
1. Take a cup of wheat flour in a platter.
2. Pour water little by little and knead into a smooth dough.
3. The dough is ready, and it should be soft and smooth in texture.
4. Now divide the dough into three equal balls.
5. Take one ball, dust some flour on the board, and roll it into a 6 to 7-inch circle.
6. Heat the tawa on medium to high heat, and when it is heated, place the rolled roti over it.
7. After a minute, flip it to the other side and cook for a minute on the other side.
8. When it’s half-cooked, remove the tawa and place the roti directly on the flame.
9. Cook it until it has golden flakes over it.
10. Remove it and repeat the process for both doughballs. When the rotis are cooked, let them cool for a few minutes.
11. When they are little, cool break all of them into smaller pieces.
12. Now add all the pieces to a blender or food processor.
13. Blend them into a fine, coarse texture.
14. Remove it to a platter or a mixing bowl.
15. Add 1/2 cup of jaggery and 3 tbsp of ghee to it.
16. Mix well with your palms until they combine.
17. When they combine well, it is ready. You can even shape the mixture into laddos.
Serve the warm roti churma recipe with some chopped almonds.
Pro Tips
- Use wheat rotis for a soft and authentic flavor. You can use fresh or slightly stale rotis. Fresh rotis are best for the best texture.
- Use homemade ghee as it gives a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
- Taste as you mix the jaggery and add to your desired taste. The jaggery I added in this recipe is the perfect ratio.
- You can add some cardamom powder to enhance the flavor.
- You can shape the churma into small balls for an elegant and easy-to-serve sweet.
FAQs
1. Can I make roti churma recipe with leftover rotis?
Yes, you can make roti churma recipe with leftover rotis. With them, it’s very quick to prepare the churma.
2. Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Yes, powdered sugar can be used as a substitute for jaggery. But jaggery gives a more authentic or rich flavor.
3. How can I make churma ladoos?
When the churma mixture is ready, shape it into small balls while still warm. Allow them to set 15-20 minutes before serving.
4. How long can I store roti churma?
You can store it in an air-tight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, but it tastes best on the same day of preparation.
5. Can I add nuts and dry fruits?
Yes, you can add chopped almonds, cashews, or pistachios for crunch and enhance the flavor.
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Roti Churma Recipe | Quick and Easy Indian Dessert
Ingredients
For Dough
- 1 cup wheat flour
- water to make dough
For Churma
- 3 roti fresh / leftover
- ½ cup jaggery
- 2-3 tbsp ghee
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of wheat flour to a platter or mixing bowl.
- Pour water and knead it into a soft and smooth dough.
- When the dough is ready, divide it into 3 equal parts.
- Take one ball, dust some flour, and roll it into a roti aprroximately 6 to 7 inches.
- Heat the tawa on medium to high heat.
- When it is heated, place the rolled roti on it.
- After a minute, flip it from the other side.
- Cook for a minute on the other side too.
- Now remove the tawa and cook it directly on the flame, till it has golden flakes.
- Repeat the same process for the other dough balls.
- Now take the rotis and break them into pieces.
- Add all the pieces into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until it's like breadcrumbs.
- Remove them into a platter or a bowl.
- Add jaggery and ghee to it.
- Mix them with your palms till they combine well.
- Garnish with chopped almonds before serving.
Notes
- Use wheat rotis for a soft and authentic flavor.
- Use homemade ghee as it gives a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
- Taste as you mix the jaggery and add to your desired taste.
- You can add some cardamom powder to enhance the flavor.
- You can shape the churma into small balls for an elegant and easy-to-serve sweet.
