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Sieve the whole wheat flour in a large mixing bowl.
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Add ½ tsp of oil and salt.
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Mix it thoroughly. Now make a well in the dough add half of the water.
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Begin to knead the dough.
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In starting you can do it by spoon, soon it start crumbling.
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Add a little more water and it slowly starts coming together in a ball.
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Now start kneading with your your fist and knuckles till it is soft.
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It took me about 12 minutes to make crack free dough.
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The dough should not be sticking to your hands.
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Once the dough is ready, smear remaining ½ tsp of oil over the dough.
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Cover the dough with cling film or a wet cloth and keep aside for at least 10 minutes to rest.
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Now roll the dough into a thick log and cut 15 equal size portion.
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Take one dough piece and make it to a smooth ball.
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Flatten it lightly and coat it in flour on both sides.
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Keep the remaining balls covered with a damp cloth while you make the phulka.
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Meanwhile turn on the gas stove and put the griddle to become hot.
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Now start rolling them with a light hand from insideout to give a round circle.
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Once the skillet get hot, sprinkle a pinch of flour if it gets brown fast it means tawa is hot.
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Place the roti gently on griddle.
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After 10 - 12 seconds flip it.
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Now cook the roti for one minute.
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Once you see there are brown spots on the under side, flip it over.
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Now turn the gas on high flame and take the phulka off the griddle/tawa and place it on direct flame.
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Phulka roti should starts getting puffed up.
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Cook the roti on direct flame for 6 -7 seconds and let it puffs up completely.
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Smear ghee or butter on top surface and keep them aside covered with cloth.
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Now the second method
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Roll the roti as described above.
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Follow the next step : Place the roti gently on griddle.
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After 10-12 seconds flip it. Now cook the roti for one minute.
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Once you see there are brown spots on the under side, Instead of taking roti off the griddle flip it over tawa only.
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As you flip it air will start filling in it.
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Now you can lightly press down with a dry towel or spatula on the areas filling up so as to encourage the air to pass through the entire roti.
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If there is any tear or hole, press the towel on it so the air doesn't escape.
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Your hot phulka is ready. Smear some butter or ghee and keep them covered with cloth.