Anda Bhurji with Goan Pau Ruti

Ingredients

• 2 cup Atta (Also known as whole wheat flour)
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Ghee (For the dough)
• 1 cup Warm Water (Adjust as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of atta and 0.75 tsp of salt. Whisk them together.
   • Add 1 tbsp of ghee to the flour. Rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
   • Gradually add warm water, a little at a time, while mixing with your other hand. Continue adding water until the flour comes together to form a dough.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth, soft, and pliable. It should not be sticky.
   • Cover the dough with a damp cloth or a lid and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. This step is crucial for soft rutis.
2. 2

   Divide and Roll the Rutis

   • After resting, knead the dough again for 1 minute.
   • Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls. Roll each ball between your palms to make it smooth.
   • Take one dough ball, flatten it slightly, and dip it in the dry atta for dusting.
   • On a clean, flat surface (chakla), roll it out into a circle about 6-7 inches in diameter. Pau Ruti is typically slightly thicker than a regular chapati.
3. 3

   Cook the Pau Ruti

   • Heat a tawa (flat iron skillet) over medium-high heat. The tawa should be hot but not smoking.
   • Place the rolled ruti on the hot tawa. Cook for about 30-40 seconds, or until you see small bubbles forming on the surface.
   • Flip the ruti using tongs. Cook the other side for about 1 minute, until light golden-brown spots appear.
   • Flip it one more time. Gently press down on the ruti with a folded kitchen towel or a flat spatula, encouraging it to puff up like a balloon. Cook for another 20-30 seconds.
   • Remove the cooked ruti from the tawa.
4. 4

   Finish and Serve

   • Immediately brush the hot ruti with a little ghee. This keeps it soft and adds flavor.
   • Place the cooked ruti in a casserole dish or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm and soft while you cook the rest.
   • Repeat the rolling and cooking process for all the remaining dough balls.
   • Serve hot with your favorite Goan curry, such as Chicken Xacuti, Pork Vindaloo, or a simple vegetable curry.