Is your roti lacking in protein and fiber? Here are 5 tips to add nutrition

Often we ignore its nutrition in the pursuit of tasty and soft roti. The result is that the body does not get enough energy, digestion is weak and you start feeling tired quickly.

New Delhi: Do you know that the roti made from ordinary wheat flour that you are eating every day may lack essential nutrients like protein and fiber?

Yes, often we ignore its nutrition in the pursuit of tasty and soft roti. The result is that the body does not get enough energy, digestion is weak and you start feeling tired quickly.

However, there is nothing to worry about, because with some easy and smart ways you can make your ordinary roti a treasure of protein and fiber. Let us know those 5 magical tips, which will make your roti a power pack of nutrition.

The magic of multigrain flour

Instead of just wheat flour, add grains like jowar, bajra, ragi, gram or barley to it. This will not only enhance the taste, but will also increase the amount of protein and fiber in your roti manifold. If you want, you can prepare your own multigrain flour by mixing these grains in different proportions.

Dal Tadka

Have you ever added lentils to the roti flour? Yes, you can add some gram flour, sattu or finely ground moong dal to wheat flour. This will increase the protein level in the roti and it will make you feel full for a long time. This is a great way for vegetarians to increase protein in their diet.

Vegetable Nutrition

Add grated vegetables (like carrots, spinach, gourd) or finely chopped onion and coriander to the flour to make your roti rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. This will not only enhance the taste of the roti, but will also increase its nutritional value greatly. It is also a great way to feed vegetables to children.

Power of Seeds
Small seeds are also very useful. Add powder of flaxseeds, sesame or chia seeds to the flour. Flax seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, which is very beneficial for heart health and digestion. These seeds will give a different nutritious touch to the roti.

Right choice of flour and method of kneading
If you want healthy roti, always use unsifted, bran-rich flour (whole wheat flour). While kneading the dough, use buttermilk or curd instead of water. This will make the roti even more soft and nutritious. Also, after kneading the dough, keep it covered for 15-20 minutes, this will make the roti even more soft.