Indian Chickpea Flatbread

(serves 6)

 

1/2 cup tapioca Starch

1/2 cup millet flour

1 cup chickpea flour

1/4 tsp xantham gum

1/4 tsp ajwain seeds (optional)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp sea salt


1 tsp vegetable oil

1/2 cup cold water

 

1/4 cup chopped cilantro


  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the water and oil.  Mix with a fork.
  • Add the chopped cilantro
  • Incorporate the flour and water/oil together.
  • The dough should be smooth but moist.  Cover the bowl with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes. 
  • Form dough into golf size balls.
  • Put a pan on medium heat, then coat with a thin layer of oil.
  • Flatten each ball into a thin disk and fry on each side until slightly golden (about three minutes)
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