Ragi Flatbread with Hemp Chutney

The roti flatbread comes in dozens of different forms across India, varying across regions depending on the grain or millet that grows predominantly in each local. While finger millet wheat might be the most commonly seen internationally, you’re more likely to find them made with "alternative" grains or flours when venturing into smaller towns and rural areas, finding a range of textures and flavors. This recipe, made with finger millet—also known as ragi—, is what we often eat in my hometown in Uttarakhand. They are best served hot, with ghee and hemp chutney. The finger millet flour can be replaced with almost any other millet, grain, or gluten-free flour—just remember that the quantity of water might change accordingly, so feel the dough as you go.

Toast <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cumin seeds on a skillet over low heat until fragrant

Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of hemp seeds and toast until they start to pop. Don't leave them for too long, since they can get bitter

Slice <quantity>1</quantity> peeled garlic clove

Slice <quantity>2</quantity> small green chilis

Finely chop <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander

Crush the toasted seeds using a mortar and pestle

Add the sliced garlic and green chili. Crush until there are no large chunks

Add the chopped coriander

Add the juice of <quantity>2</quantity> limes

Add salt to taste

Crush until combined

Transfer to a serving bowl. The hemp seed chutney is ready

Add <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of finger millet flour to a medium bowl

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter

Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt

Add <quantity>400<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of boiling water

Mix until the dough comes together. Add more water if needed

Divide the dough into <quantity>20</quantity> balls

Flatten the balls between a plastic sheet using a tortilla press

Cook both sides of each flatbread on a hot griddle or skillet over low heat until they are brown and cooked through

Transfer the flatbreads to a plate and serve with the Hemp Seed Chutney. The ragi flatbread with hemp chutney is ready

Enjoy!

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