Step 1

Firstly, take flour, salt and mix well in a bowl.

Step 2

Add water gradually and mix using fingers.

Step 3

Make a soft single mass of dough. Keep covered for 10 to 15 mins.

Step 4

Again knead the dough to make it smooth. The dough should be soft and pliable, not hard or sticky.

Step 5

If it is too tight, wet your hands with water and knead until it is soft. Repeat if needed.

Step 6

If it is sticky, sprinkle some flour and knead until it non sticky.

Step 7

Make 6 equal sized balls out of the dough.

Step 8

Roll into thin circles, not too thick. The size should be smaller, this makes the roti to fit into the flame and puff easily.

Step 9

Heat the tawa, keep in medium high flame and put the roti.

Step 10

Wait till small bubbles form and turn within few seconds, dont let it brown.

Step 11

Let the other side gets cooked and gets golden brown spots.

Step 12

Now turn again and using a tong, put over the flame directly (High flame). The side which we didn't browned too much should be under the flame.

Step 13

Wait till it puffs and take it out and brush it with ghee if desired.