Tortilla bhatura hack. Making classic Indian flatbread bhatura is a breeze once you learn this incredibly easy hack. Mexican tortillas are turned into amazingly crispy Indian bhatura with a super simple technique. Perfect when you are craving for a sumptuous meal on a busy day!
While the long process of kneading, rolling and cooking is the typical way to enjoy homemade flatbreads, simple, easy hacks certainly deserve a gold-star mention. After all, anything that makes our daily lives easier needs to be in the spotlight. For me, any idea that makes cooking everyday dinner super easy is a plus.
Tortilla bhatura hack simply creates classic bhatura from tortilla. But first, what is bhatura? It’s an Indian style deep fried flatbread predominantly consisting of all purpose (plain) flour. The dough is rolled out into thin circles and deep fried in oil. The result is puffy and crispy flatbread that’s traditionally served with scrumptious chana (chickpea) masala.
Learn Tortilla Bhatura Hack
Get the best quality tortilla - Good quality tortilla is the right way to get perfectly crispy and puffy tortillas. Go with large or small street style tortillas if you like. While classic flour tortillas are the best choice for this hack, you can also go with wholegrain, gluten free or even corn tortillas.
Deep fry the tortillas - This hack is pretty straightforward. Heat plenty of oil in a large frying pan. Once hot, slide in the tortillas, and flip and cook until you get that puffy, crispy texture with a light brown exterior. The right oil temperature will give you the perfect puff.
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- Kale Paratha | Flatbreads Stuffed with Kale
- Poori or Puri with Potato Masala
- Malabar Paratha | Kerala Parotta
Tortilla Bhatura Hack | Video
Ingredients
- 10 small or large tortillas
- Oil for deep frying
- Chana masala or your favorite curry to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Slide in tortillas, one at a time, and flip and cook until puffed and lightly browned.
- Serve with chana masala or favorite curry
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