Beetroot Duppad – Beetroot Split Flatbread Recipe

// Duppad is a layered Indian Flatbread separated into two layers after cooking. This unique two layers split flatbread has all the added benefits of beet.



Learn to make Beetroot Duppad – Beetroot Split Flatbread Recipe with step by step picture instructions. Duppad is a layered Indian Flatbread separated into two layers after cooking. Duppad is aHindii word which means two layers. Duppad aka dupalli roti is beautifully unique split flatbread comes with the added benefits of beetroot.

yellow napkin with a red colour beetroot duppad roti rolled in a flower shape on it sitting on a table

Beetroot aka beet gives this flatbread a gorgeous red color along with essential nutrients. This is a quick, easy, and very soft buttery flatbread which goes well with any meal. Great for the occasion when you have guests coming over.

This would take half the time of regular cooking, and remains soft for many hours.

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beetroot duppad roti rolled in a flower shape is sitting on a yellow plate

Let’s learn to make Beetroot Duppad – Beetroot Split Flatbread in easy to understand quick steps.

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dough in a food processor with a beetroot puree

Add 2 cup whole wheat flour, salt, beetroot paste to a mixing bowl. Knead well to make a smooth dough like chapati.Cover the dough with cling film and set aside for 30 minutes.

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two pictures of a beetroot dough balls on a table

Divide the dough into 12-14 equal sized balls. Now take two balls and flatten them. Dip one ball into oil and dip another one into dry flour.

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two round red beetroot duppad dough balls on a wooden table

Join both balls and merge them together by pressing and seal the corners as shown in the photos. Roll this into a 7-inch circle. Cut the edges with a pizza cutter or knife to make an even circle from all the sides.

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two red beetroot duppad rotis are being cooked in a pan on a stove

Heat a pan or tawa and place the rolled roti. Once you see the bubble, flip it and roast on the other side. Press the circle evenly with a napkin on all sides with very soft hands while roasting. This process would separate the layers.

Now carefully pick the upper half of it on the side and pull over gently to peel off the layer completely.

This time, you will see that the chapati has split into two equals. Remove from heat and place them on a plate. Repeat the same process with other dough balls. Smear them with ghee and roll them into triangles as shown in the photos. Serve hot with your favorite curry.

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a rolled beetroot duppad roti rolled  on a wooden tray
yellow vase with beetroot duppad roti rolled in a flower shape on a yellow napkin

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Beetroot Duppad – Beetroot Split Flatbread Recipe [Recipe]

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Duppad is a layered Indian Flatbread separated into two layers after cooking. This unique two layers split flatbread has all the added benefits of beet.
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Prep time 🕐 Cook time 🕐 Total time 🕐
30 mins
Category ☶ Cuisine ♨ Serves ☺
Breads Indian 7
Nutrition Info ⊛ Serving size ⊚
105 calories 2 Split Rotis

INGREDIENTS

For Beetroot Duppad:
  • 3/4 cup beetroot, boiled and pureed (you can check beetroot puree recipe here)
  • 2 cup whole wheat flour
  • Water, if needed
  • Salt as per taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Extra flour for dusting
  • Ghee/clarified butter for smearing

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Make Beetroot Duppad:
  1. Add 2 cup whole wheat flour, salt, beetroot paste to a mixing bowl.
  2. Knead well to make a smooth dough like chapati.
  3. Cover the dough with cling film and set aside for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal-sized balls.
  5. Now take two balls and flatten them.
  6. Dip one ball into the oil and dip another one into dry flour.
  7. Join both balls and merge them by pressing and seal the corners as shown in the photos.
  8. Roll this into a 7-7 inch circle.
  9. Cut the edges with a pizza cutter or knife to make an even circle from all the sides.
  10. Heat a pan or tawa and place the rolled roti.
  11. Once you see the bubble, flip it, and roast on the other side.
  12. Press the circle evenly with a napkin on all sides with very soft hands while roasting.
  13. This process would separate the layers.
  14. Now carefully pick the upper half of it on the side and pull over gently to peel off the layer completely.
  15. This time, you will see that the chapati has split into two equals.
  16. Remove from heat and place them on a plate.
  17. Repeat the same process with other dough balls.
  18. Smear them with ghee and roll them into triangles as shown in the photos.
  19. Serve hot with your favorite curry.

NOTES:

  1. If you don't like the beetroot flavor, then you can also make plain duppad roti by swapping beetroot puree with water.


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