Cumin and saffron flat bread

Name: Cumin and saffron flat bread
Yield: Makes 12
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 15 ml/1 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, finely chopped; 1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped, (deseeded if preferred); pinch of saffron, pounded; 50 g/2 oz raw unsalted cashew nuts; 2.5 ml/½ tsp salt; 15 ml/1 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil; 350 g/12 oz/3 cups chapati flour, plus extra for dusting; 5 ml/1 tsp cumin seeds; vegetable oil, for cooking; 15 ml/1 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter; 115 g/4oz/⅔ cup ground rice

Preparation info

Makes
12

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Complete Indian Regional Cookbook

By Mridula Baljekar

Published 2017

About

Bhopali Roti is a rich bread with a superb taste and flavour that does not need to be supported by a spicy curry - its attractive appearance and blend of spices make it good enough to eat on its own. Cumin and saffron are the key ingredients, but the addition of chillies and coriander make it even more aromatic.

Ingredients

50 g/2 oz raw unsalted cashew nuts
pinch of saffron, pounded

Asia
India
Central India
Main course
Vegetarian

Method

Put the cashew nuts and saffron in a heatproof bowl and pour over 100ml/3 ½ fl oz/scant ½ cup boiling water. Leave to soak for