Make Crunchy Nutritious and Effortless Bhakris with Rotimatic
A traditional and popular Gujarati and Maharashtrian flatbread that has a very crunchy consistency. A bhakri prepared in the same manner as the roti is usually enjoyed with chutneys and curries. Let’s learn how you can make delicious Bhakris at home using Rotimatic.
What is Bhakri Exactly?
Made with multigrain flour or coarsely grounded whole wheat flour, a bhakri is crispy and firm to the touch. It is perfect when eaten with a spread of ghee or dip in sauces and dips. Bhakris are basically thicker rotis made with not very finely grounded wheat.
Wondering Why is Bhakri Good for You?
Bhakri is not just a tastier option but also a healthier one. Check out its nutritional value to understand why it is a better option.
| Calories | 138 KCal |
| Carbs | 22 gms |
| Protein | 4 gms |
| Fat | 5 gms |
| Fiber | 4 gms |
Bhakris are great for your stomach and digestion; they are full of protein and fiber, which is what makes them a better option.
What Do You Need to Make a Bhakri?
Bhakri preparation needs very simple ingredients:
- Coarse whole wheat or multigrain flour
- Ghee or oil
- Water
- Spices like salt, black pepper, and carom seeds or ajwain in very little quantity for added flavor
If you prefer the Kathiyawadi-style bhakri, you can add bajra or jowar flour for more nutrition and flavor.
How To Make Bhakris?
The Traditional Method:
- Prepare the dough: Mix the flour with a pinch of salt and ghee or oil and add water to it. Knead the dough until it is firm.
- Roll the dough. Break small portions of the kneaded dough and make small balls out of it. Then, using your hands, you need to press them into a round shape.
- Cooking the bhakri: This is similar to cooking a roti; you use a heated tawa, place the raw and round bhakri you just made on it, and cook it on each side by flipping. Press it with a cloth to make sure it is evenly cooked on both sides.
The Rotimatic Method:
Using Rotimatic, the smartest roti maker you will find in the market, preparing traditional bhakris at home has become an effortless task.
- Ingredients: Take 2 cups of bajra flour, 2 cups of jowar flour, and less than ½ cup of wheat flour.
- Rotimatic settings: Use the multigrain setting (5:4:2 ratio for Roti) to create perfectly cooked Bhakri in minutes.
Bhakri Vs Roti
While both bhakri and roti are traditional Indian flatbreads, bhakri is thicker and crunchier. Bhakri is perfect for eating with a spread of ghee, while roti, being the softer flatbread, is better paired with curries.
Tips for Making The Perfect Bhakri
If you knead the dough well, it is half the job done. If you use your hands to knead the dough, you may not be able to give it the perfect consistency that Rotimatic can maintain each time you want to prepare it. Not kneading the dough properly will leave cracks in your bhakri.
If you are making the bhakri manually, you need to use your hands to give it a round shape instead of using a rolling pin; using your hands will give it the texture it needs and a traditional feel. You also need to use a cloth to press it down while cooking to make sure it is evenly cooked on both sides.
Common Bhakri Questions
1. Which Bhakri is Good for Weight Loss?
Bajra bhakri is excellent for weight loss as it is high in fiber content and also manages blood sugar levels.
2. Can Bhakri Cause Weight Gain?
Eating bhakri in small portions is important, as it is thicker and denser than roti. But having said that, compared to a roti, you will end up eating smaller portions of a bhakri for the simple reason that its thickness and denser nature will fill up your tummy faster.
3. Why is My Bhakri Cracking?
Bhakri tends to crack when the dough is dry and not kneaded well. Make sure you add the right amount of water when kneading the dough.
4. Is Bhakri Hard to Digest?
Bhakri is easy to digest usually due to its high fiber content, but depending on the flour used, it is possible that some people may find it a bit heavier.
5. Which Type of Bhakri is the Best?
Bajra and Makai bhakri are ideal for winter and are eaten with ghee and jaggery. Jowar bhakri is better when the weather is warm.
6. What To Serve with A Bhakri?
Bhakri pairs well with the following side dishes:
- Spoon full of ghee.
- Spicy chutneys (like garlic or tamarind)
- Hearty curries, such as Gujarati-style undhiyu
- As a snack with tea or coffee
Closing Thoughts
Bhakri is a simple and traditional flatbread that is eaten by a lot of Indian families even today. Using Rotimatic to prepare bhakris at home gives you modern-day convenience and a traditional dish without putting in the extra manual effort. It is a nutritious addition to your meals with the simplest of ingredients. Bring the taste of India to your table with Rotimatic today.