Breads / Rotis
Phulka
Detailed Phulka Recipe (Sattvik Style)
A Phulka is a variation of the chapati that is roasted primarily on a direct flame, causing it to puff up like a balloon. It is exceptionally light on the stomach.
1. Ingredients
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Whole Wheat Flour: as needed.
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Water: for a soft dough.
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No Oil/Ghee: (Phulkas are traditionally fat-free during cooking).
2. How to Cook - Step-by-Step Guidance
Step 1: Dough Knead a very soft dough and rest it.
Step 2: Rolling Roll into very thin circles.
Step 3: Tawa and Flame Cook for 10 seconds on a tawa, flip, then immediately transfer to a direct high flame until it puffs.
3. What are the Health Benefits?
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Weight Loss: Low-calorie and fat-free, making it ideal for those watching their weight.
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Easy Digestion: The direct flame cooking makes the starch very easy to break down.
4. Who Can Avoid?
- Gluten Sensitivity: Contains wheat.
Published on March 24, 2026