Topic started by Prabha (@ c-24-130-153-38.we.client2.attbi.com) on Fri Aug 23 20:00:37 .
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Hello all!

I bought a electric tortilla maker from the Indian store and the sales man said I should be able to make Rotis faster by it. However when I tried it, the rotis are becoming too hard. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Prabha

Responses:

• From: Nanda (@ tnt2-165-46.cac.psu.edu) on: Mon Aug 26 01:06:10
  
  Hi Prabha,
  Your tortilla maker needs to be seasoned. The way I went about it is for a few months i kept on making rotis until one fine day they turned out so good. Another tip is to let it heat for at least 10 min. Use dough which is kneaded the previous day - this helps gluten to form and you get better results. Coat the dough ball with little oil before pcing in tortilla maker.
  Hope this helps.
  Nanda
  
  
• From: Prabha (@ c-24-130-153-38.we.client2.attbi.com) on: Mon Aug 26 16:24:52
  
  thanks Nanda. I will try the tips that you have given me.
  
  Prabha
  
  
• From: Nikki (@ 198-93-122-57.xdsl.qx.net) on: Sun Sep 8 00:06:45
  
  Make the dough a little softer than regular chapatti dough. Spray a little oil on the roti as you make it. Also storing in a tortilla or roti box, or wrapping in clean kitchen towel helps keep the moisture in and prevents the rotis from drying out.
  
  
• From: Andal Balu (@ user-1120n2c.dsl.mindspring.com) on: Thu Oct 17 19:06:06
  
  Prabha,
  Season your machine by spraying some oil and leave the unit on for a few minutes when you use the first time.
  The dough should not be too soft.
  You should not press the top hard when you press it the first time. the pressure and the heat will make the roti dry out and it will not spread well.
  Press gently the first time and then flip it and press a little more.
  Place the ball on the hinge side of the unit and not on the center. If you need more tips, refer http://innoconcepts.com/rotimakeruse.htm
  
  Good luck!
  
  Andal Balu
  
  
• From: Prabha (@ c-24-130-153-38.we.client2.attbi.com) on: Fri Oct 18 13:25:27
  
  Dear Balu,
  
  Thank you very much for giving this valuable information. As you know it is very hard to get familiar with all these machines. I will sure keep these tips in mind. Will try this weekend.
  
  Prabha.
  
  

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