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Many types of rotis are made all over the world, their names may be different but they are always round.
There are many arguments for making the roti round or round, which are also valid.
Roti is eaten in different ways around the world. Do you know why the shape of bread eaten all over the world is usually round? Ever since bread came into the world, its shape has been round. The reasons behind this are very interesting and also logical.
The word roti originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Rotika’. Roti is known by different names across the world. In India it is known as Chapati, Safari, Shabati, Phulka, and (in Maldives) Roshi. At the same time, in Bengali it is called Ruti. In English it is called bread, food, and chapati. In East Africa it is called chapo and in Spanish it is called molete.
About 15 types of rotis are made all over the world. The bread made in Armenia is the largest bread in the world. This is equal to eight normal rotis. It is included in the cultural heritage list of UNESCO.
Why is bread round?
The basic reason behind making roti round is that it is one of the easiest shapes to make. When the round dough is rolled with a rolling pin, it becomes easier to shape it into a round shape. There is no angle in this. However, it is difficult for many people to roll the roti into a round shape.
The round roti cooks equally well on the tawa from the star side also. In some religious beliefs, the round shape is also associated with the cycle of life and death. To make perfectly round rotis, it is important to knead the dough well.
The round shape of roti is mainly due to the ease of rolling and cooking it. Generally the shape of stuffed parathas is also round. Although parathas are often triangular in shape. Well, there are many types of rotis. Many types of rotis are popular in our country from north to south.
what does chapati mean
Roti is also called ‘chapati’. It comes from the Hindi word ‘Chapat’ which means ‘to slap’, it can mean to thin the dough by patting it. Tandoori roti was made during the Mughal era. Tandoori roti was much liked in royal families for its smoky and distinct taste.
why dough is kneaded
Kneading the dough causes the protein molecules in the flour to form healthy gluten strands. Gluten is what helps the mixture form gas, which helps it rise and create texture. If rotis are made by kneading the flour well then these rotis are more digestive. They remain soft for a long time after making.
It should take 10-12 minutes to knead the dough by hand, while it should take 8-10 minutes to knead it properly in the mixer. Once your dough is kneaded properly, its texture will become smooth, elastic and it should feel soft and pliable when touched.
How old is the history of bread?
The history of bread is very old. According to some experts, bread making started in the Indus Valley Civilization 5,000 years ago. Although it is linked to Egypt in 8000 BC. At that time, bread was made by making wheat paste and cooking it on hot stones. At the same time, according to some experts, bread making started 14,000 years ago.
Rotis were used by freedom fighters in the first freedom struggle of 1857. During that time, bread was made a message of independence and a symbol of national unity against the British. It was used as a message.
There is a popular story about roti that it was first made for travelers to eat. It was bowl shaped so that vegetables could be kept in it and eaten easily and there was no need for any other utensil.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 16, 2024, 10:05 IST