Beetroot bobatlu

 Ingredients

For Dough:

1 cup wheat flour (or maida)

2 tbsp oil

A pinch of salt

Water (as needed)

2 tbsp of  beetroot powder (for color & nutrition)

For Stuffing (Puran):

1 cup chana dal

¾ cup jaggery (grated)

½ tsp cardamom powder

 Preparation

1. Prepare Dough:

Mix flour, salt, oil, and beetroot powder.

Add water and knead into a soft dough.

Apply a little oil, cover, and rest for 30–60 mins.

2. Make Stuffing:

Cook chana dal until soft (not mushy).

Drain water completely.

Mash or grind slightly.

Add jaggery and cook on low flame till thick.

Add cardamom powder.

Let it cool and make small balls.

3. Make Bobbatlu:

Take a small dough ball and flatten it.

Place stuffing inside and seal it.

Roll gently into a thin roti (use oil instead of dry flour).

4. Cook:

Heat a tawa.

Cook both sides with a little ghee/oil until golden.

💡 Tips:

Beetroot gives a natural pink color and makes it healthier 🌸

Don’t add too much puree in dough—just for color & softness

Use banana leaf or butter paper to roll easily.

🍽️ Serve with:

Ghee on top 🤤

Or warm millk