What You Need to Know
Dough hydration (50-55%) creates extensible gluten network while repeated folding with ghee (typically 15-20% flour weight) forms discrete layers. Maillard reactions occur at 160-180°C during griddle cooking.
The technique produces portable, shelf-stable bread capable of containing wet fillings without sogginess due to lipid barriers.
Key Parameters
Temperature
175°C
150°C - 190°C
Time
4 min/side
3 min/side - 5 min/side
Equipment
Tawa (cast iron griddle)Belna (Indian rolling pin)Dough scraper
Steps
- 1.
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The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization (60-80°C)