A warm, comforting flatbread with a melting jaggery center.

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Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Dietary: Vegetarian, High Fiber, Iron-Rich

Ingredients

• The Dough:

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour

  • 1/2 tsp ghee (for the dough)

  • A pinch of salt

  • Warm water (as needed)

• The Sweet Filling:

  • 1/2 cup grated jaggery (Gud)

  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (flax meal)

  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (Saunf), slightly crushed

  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

  • 1 tsp ghee (to bind the filling)

Instructions

1. Knead: Mix flour, salt, and ghee; add warm water to form a soft dough and rest for 20 minutes.

2. Mix: Combine grated jaggery, ground flaxseed, fennel, and cardamom with a teaspoon of ghee.

3. Stuff: Roll a dough ball into a 4-inch circle, add 1.5 tablespoons of filling, and seal the edges.

4. Roll: Gently flatten and roll the stuffed ball into a 6-inch circle.

5. Cook: Heat on a tawa over medium-low; flip when bubbles appear.

6. Gild: Apply ghee to both sides and press until golden and the center is melted.

Benefits

1. Rich in dietary fiber for better digestion

2. Helps keep you full for longer

3. Supports heart health

4. Can support weight management when eaten in balanced diet