Have a happy lohri with “ gur ki roti”
Celebrate Lohri with the traditional delight of Gur Ki Roti, a simple and flavorful winter recipe. Made with whole wheat flour, jaggery, ghee, and milk, this festive dish is easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings. Enjoy the rich taste of tradition and warmth with this classic Lohri special at home.
The festival of Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated on 13 January every year. Apart from a taste of tradition, dance and dhol, it offers great food! Lohri is associated with worshipping the Hindu God of fire, Lord Agni and also the harvest of Rabi crops. It’s a cultural celebration where food plays a major role. Among other special recipes of this festival, ‘Gur Ki Roti’ is one. Follow this simple recipe to make this Lohri special dish at your home.
GUR KI ROTI:
Preparation time – 25 minutes.
Easy to prepare.
Serving – Up to 8 people.
Ingredients:
• 1.5 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Cup Ghee
• 3 Cups grated Gur
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1/8 tsp Baking Soda
• Salt to taste
• Purti Oil for frying
PROCESS:
Step 1: Dissolve 3 cups of Gur in 1 cup milk over low heat and then cool.
Step 2: Mix 1/8 tsp baking soda with 1.5 cups of whole wheat flower. Add a pinch of salt.
Step 3: Put ghee into the whole wheat flower, and knead into a firm dough using the milk solution. Add more milk if required.
Step 4: Roll into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, prick and cook over low heat.
Step 5: Add Purti Oil in a pan and toast the roti.
And voila! Your Lohri special ‘Gur ki Roti’ is ready to serve!
