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Published: Sep 12, 2018 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Janta Roti | Odisha Style Flatbread

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Janta Roti | Odisha Style Flatbread, is one of the softest roti I have made on stove top. This soft roti is made with precooked dough and hence the soft texture and also makes it an easy bread to digest.

roti with curry

We are on to the Alphabet 'J' in my A to Z International Flatbread series and I can't wait to talk all about this Janta Roti | Odisha Style Flatbread. Janta Roti is by far the softest roti I have eaten and it is so simple to make. I talked briefly about a flatbread that I made over the stove top for being the really best one in my Emirati Khameer post.

My husband's aunt always made this roti when we went to India. I never knew that this had a particular name and it was famous in one of the states in India. My husband's grandfather who was in his 90's then liked to eat rotis but the lack of strong teeth made it not very comfortable for him.

My husband's aunt made this soft roti specifically for him as it was comfortable for him to chew and eat. Also she mentioned that this is from a precooked dough and since it is double cooked, it makes it very easy on sensitive stomachs to digest.

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My little one got really attached to this soft roti and last year when we went to India, he asked the aunt to make this roti for him and also name it after her. He called it the Patta Paati Chapathi and that is how we ever since call it. Now that it officially has a name, I am going to call it the Janta Roti from now on.

My Other recipes in the A-Z International Flatbread Series –

A for Aish Baladi

B for Boulanee Katchalu

C for Chickpea Flatbread / Socca

D for Dhal Puri

E for Emirati Khameer 

F for Fruit Focaccia

G for Gozleme

H for Himbasha

I for Indian Fry Bread

Preparation time - 10 minutes plus 30 minutes Resting time
Cooking time - 30 minutes
Difficulty level - Easy
Recipe adapted from - Cooking 4 All Seasons

Roti held in hand

Ingredients to make Janta Roti - Makes about 16

  • Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
  • Water - 2 cups
  • Milk - 1 cup (I used 2 % milk)
  • Sugar - 3 tsp
  • Ghee - 2 tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp

Procedure to make Janta Roti -

  • In a wide pan, add the water, milk and the sugar and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the ghee and then the flour to the boiling water and mix well to combine.
  • Turn off the flame and cover the pan tightly.
  • Once the dough cools down to a comfortable temperature, knead the mixture into a soft dough. It does not take long at all and the dough has a beautiful texture when kneaded.
Process shot to make soft roti dough
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal sized balls.
  • Roll the dough, dusting it with little flour. When rolling, the dough could tear a bit as we working with half cooked dough. The edges will not be too smooth, so don't fret if the dough breaks apart. Just try to keep it together as much as possible and keep rolling.
  • Heat a pan / tawa. Place the rolled roti on the hot tawa and cook on both sides until it is light brown and fluffy. The roti fluffs up very well and it is incredibly soft. There is no need of any oil or ghee when cooking the roti.
Process shot to roll the roti
  • If you prefer, brush the cooked roti with little ghee before serving. Keep the Janta roti warm until ready to serve.
janta roti with subzi

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Janta Roti | Odisha Style Flatbread

Janta Roti

Janta Roti | Odisha Style Flatbread, is one of the softest roti I have made on stove top. This is made with precooked dough and hence the soft texture and also makes it an easy bread to digest.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Flatbread, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Indian, Odisha
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 Rotis
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole wheat flour
  • as needed Water
  • 1 cup Milk I used 2 % milk
  • 3 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • In a wide pan, add the water, milk and the sugar and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the ghee and then the flour to the boiling water and mix well to combine.
  • Turn off the flame and cover the pan tightly.
  • Once the dough cools down to a comfortable temperature, knead the mixture into a soft dough. It does not take long at all and the dough has a beautiful texture when kneaded.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal sized balls.
  • Roll the dough, dusting it with little flour. When rolling, the dough could tear a bit as we working with half cooked dough. The edges will not be too smooth, so don't fret if the dough breaks apart. Just try to keep it together as much as possible and keep rolling.
  • Heat a pan / tawa. Place the rolled roti on the hot tawa and cook on both sides until it is light brown and fluffy. The roti fluffs up very well and it is incredibly soft. There is no need of any oil or ghee when cooking the roti.
  • If you prefer, brush the cooked roti with little ghee before serving. Keep the Janta roti warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Shanthi says

    November 21, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Looks soft. Would like to try.
    Is sugar needed ? Can we make it without the sugar?

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      November 23, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Shanthi, thank you! You can absolutely skip the sugar.

      Reply
  2. harini says

    October 23, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Same pinch Sandhya. Love how you took the pictures with the roti hanging off a finger! Very nice.

    Reply
  3. Padmajha PJ says

    October 16, 2018 at 5:21 am

    5 stars
    Such a soft Roti Sandhya. Now I feel I missed making this even though it was on my list but made jowar roti instead!

    Reply
  4. preeti garg says

    October 15, 2018 at 1:15 am

    This janta roti looks so tasty and easy to make.

    Reply
  5. Srivalli says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    I remember commenting on this post but not able to see my comments....Janta Roti was a real surprise in terms of texture and I so loved it. You have got it done excellently!..good pick.

    Reply
  6. code2cook says

    October 11, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    I started liking precooked dough rotis. though I am yet to make one. really janta roti looks so soft but yes making a dough seems a bit tricky, what of water is more by chance? definitely a must try recipe.

    Reply
  7. Renu says

    September 28, 2018 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    This roti looks pillowy soft and yum. This method of cooking is new to me, would love to try

    Reply
  8. Ritu Tangri says

    September 24, 2018 at 5:44 am

    5 stars
    First Harini and now you have said so good about this Janta roti, I feel like trying it just now. Whatever was left, is explained by your pics. Will try it soon

    Reply
  9. Mayuri Patel says

    September 16, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Sandhya your step by step method of making the janta roti makes it look so easy. My recipe had failed and so I had to look for another recipe for J. However, not giving up, will make it again till I get it right. The rotis are so soft.

    Reply
  10. Sowmya says

    September 13, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    The rotis look so soft and inviting Sandhya! Love this idea of pre cooked dough...got to try it asap!

    Reply
  11. Gayathri Raani says

    September 13, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    Wow! This is one of the softest rotis I have seen. Totally in love with the technique. And very interesting to read about your experiences, Sandhya.

    Reply
  12. Priya Suresh says

    September 12, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    Your picture itself says that how soft this rotis will be. Odisha flatbread looks absolutely prefect to please anyone easily with some spicy paneer gravies. Awesome rotis there.

    Reply

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