How To Make Dhaba-Style Tandoori Rotis Without Oven Or Tandoor | Lifestyle News

Last Updated:August 18, 2025, 17:48 IST

Restaurant-style tandoori rotis can be prepared at home without oven or tandoor. With simple ingredients and quick steps, soft, smoky rotis are ready in just a few minutes

Using common household ingredients and simple techniques, tandoori rotis can be prepared in just five minutes. (AI Generated)

The thought of tandoori roti often brings to mind hot, fluffy and aromatic bread fresh out of a clay oven. Traditionally, this restaurant favourite has been associated with the use of a tandoor, making it seem like an exclusive dish that cannot be recreated at home.

However, culinary experts highlight that the same soft and smoky flavour can be achieved in a regular kitchen within minutes. Using common household ingredients and simple techniques, tandoori rotis can be prepared in just five minutes, offering a restaurant-like taste without the need for a tandoor or costly equipment.

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• ½ cup curd
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons oil
• Finely chopped garlic
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Melted butter (for brushing)

Method

1. The preparation of tandoori roti begins with a mix of plain flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and baking soda, combined thoroughly to ensure even blending.
2. In another bowl, lukewarm milk is whisked with curd, sugar, salt and oil until smooth. This mixture is gradually incorporated into the flour to form a soft dough, which is then greased with oil, covered and left to rest for about 30 minutes, allowing it to soften.
3. Once ready, medium-sized portions of the dough are rolled out with dry flour, topped with garlic and coriander, and lightly rolled again to ensure the toppings stick.
4. For cooking, an inverted pressure cooker on an open flame serves as the tandoor substitute.
5. The roti is brushed with water on one side, pressed onto the heated surface and cooked until it begins to puff. Flipping ensures even roasting on both sides.
6. Finished rotis are brushed with melted butter and served hot with dal, vegetables or chicken, closely resembling the restaurant-style experience.

Tips

• Always use lukewarm milk, not cold.
• You may replace plain flour with only wheat flour for a healthier version.
• Toppings can vary, try sesame or nigella seeds instead of garlic and coriander for a twist.