Roti or Chapati is a staple in almost every Indian household. Traditionally, it’s cooked on a tawa (griddle) and then finished over direct gas flame to make it puff up into a fluffy phulka. But ...

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Burnt roti, phulka, or any charred food releases acrylamide, a carcinogenic chemical. Regularly eating burnt rotis made on gas or griddles can increase the risk of cancer.

Roti is a popular South Asian flatbread. Roti is a comfort food in most Indian homes, yet the grain we choose often changes with the seasons. Our body reacts differently to heat, cold and humidity, ...

Flatbreads are prized for their simplicity and freshness, meaning you’re much better off making them at home than opting for the often-stale and flavorless store-bought versions. One of the simplest ...

The rounds of Indian flatbread bubbling in the skillet fill the kitchen with comforting fragrance. The aromatic, unleavened bread beckons as Sapna Punjabi-Gupta carefully flips the thin roti circles. ...