Roomali Roti is a thin and soft bread that has its roots of origin in the Indian subcontinent. It has been given the word 'roomali' because of its structural similarity with 'roomal' which means handkerchief. It is also quite popular in Pakistan and is called Lamboo Roti, which means long in Punjabi.Roll to thin rotis having 11 to 12 inches diameter. Do not add too much flour while rolling. Add only enough flour which will help in rolling.It is eaten with tandoori dishes. The word rumal means handkerchief in many north Indian languages, and the name rumali roti means handkerchief bread. In Punjab, it is also known as lamboo roti.No, Rumali roti is not healthy. Rumali roti is basically made of one ingredient, maida. Lets see what the issue is with maida. Plain flour : This recipe uses 2 cups of plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle.Also, because it's as light as a handkerchief or rumal/roomal and folded like one, this flatbread came to know as Rumali Roti. Some of the other names of this popular bread are Lamboo Roti as it's long and Dosti Roti in the Caribbean. Traditionally, this bread recipe is made using all-purpose flour, milk and salt.Some say it originated from the Egyptian Indus Valley civilisation over 5000 years ago, while other sources suggest it was created in East Africa and later introduced to India. However, most of the evidence points to this delightfully simple bread being founded in Southern India.Some say it originated from the Egyptian Indus Valley civilisation over 5000 years ago, while other sources suggest it was created in East Africa and later introduced to India. However, most of the evidence points to this delightfully simple bread being founded in Southern India.
