Omam Roti (Carom Paratha)

Omam Roti

Omam (Ajwain) is used as a remedy for digestion problems, cough, throat irritation and flatulence. It is also helpful for better functioning of the respiratory system and the kidneys.

Omam(Tamil name for Carom seeds) has a strong aroma, a teaspoon quantity of raw omam can be used in potato fry, normal vegetable curries, savouries, and parathas etc.

Ingredients

 Chickpea flour ½ cup

 Wheat flour 1 cup

 Omam(carom seeds) ¾ tsp

 Plain yogurt 1/8 cup

Red chilli powder 1tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Flaxseed powder ½ tsp(optional)

Salt to taste.

Ghee or oil to fry.

Mix all the ingredients to make a soft dough, if required add some oil to knead the dough.

Take small balls and press it flat dusting with some wheat flour and fry it on a hot tawa using oil or ghee(clarified butter).

Serve with cucumber raita (grate the cucumber and mix natural yogurt and salt).

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