Topic started by AJ (@ cache-mtc-ab06.proxy.aol.com) on Wed May 21 16:57:52 .
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As we are going for a tour, I wanted to make chappaties /roti for 5 days and carry in the zip lock cover. Will this help me to keep the roti in good condition untill 5 days? I have to carry food for my mother in law without excuse as she cant take outside food. I heard that North Indians make roti's for even a week and carry them. They say that it remains soft untill then.
SO , IT WOULD BE GREAT IF ANYONE CAN GIVE ME TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP THE ROTI OUTSIDE IN GOOD CONDITION FOR ABOUT 5 DAYS

Responses:

• From: aps (@ dialup-67.73.136.84.dial1.chicago1.level3.net) on: Wed May 21 17:14:20 EDT 2003
  
  hi all,
  If u really want a very very soft and tasy chappaties...use a little bit of soya flour(u can get it every where) and use little milk too while making the dough. Oil is not necessary. soya flour is very healthy full of protien...and hence u make a healthy chapathies.
  
  
  
  From: Mala (@ cache-rl04.proxy.aol.com) on: Fri Apr 4 10:47:19
  
  
  Hi AJ,
  Thank u soooo much for the tips. I tried using soya bean flour as us said....the chappati is just soft like cotton. I dono how to thank u...and moreover by adding this, there is no difference in the /or better taste of chappaties.
  And moreover, I am happy that we are eating healthier and tastier chappaties than before.
  My husband loved that chappati and he conveys his thanks to u.
  THANKS AGAIN!
  
  hi AJ and Mala
  I tried using soya bean flour as u said but it's not soft what's wrong?
  can u tell the correct proportion
  thanks in advance.please........
  
  
  
• From: AJ (@ cache-mtc-ah06.proxy.aol.com) on: Wed May 21 22:11:50 EDT 2003
  
  I know how to do soft chappaties, but I need to know if there is any way to keep them good for 5 days....do any one know?
  
  
• From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26) on: Thu May 22 01:09:11 EDT 2003
  
  Hello AJ,
  If you want long lasting Rotis, you need to disinfect water for dough and Flour.
  This you can achieve by using Hydrogen peroxide 3 percent.
  Add 10 ml of Hydrogen Peroxide in 1/4 liter of water of Dough.Then use this water immediately for kneading dough.
  I have worked a lot with Dairy and Bread industry so I know the trick.
  Try and let me know. Use only food grade Hydrogen Peroxide.
  
  
• From: AJ (@ cache-dp09.proxy.aol.com) on: Thu May 22 12:34:33 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Hemath,
  Where can I get this Hydrogen peroxide?
  Thanks again.
  AJ
  
  
• From: :) (@ d150-35-51.home.cgocable.net) on: Thu May 22 13:10:57 EDT 2003
  
  Hemant:
  Do we have to use such strong chemicals? In India one often sees North Indian travellers carrying chapatis in trains, do they use chemicals?
  
  
  Thanks
  
  
• From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26) on: Thu May 22 21:20:46 EDT 2003
  
  Hello,
  The emphasis is on increasing the shelf life.Hydrogen peroxide is a strong chemical if you touch it, but it immediately releases nascent oxygen and that oxygen destroys bacteria and fungus /yeast spores.What is left of the Hydrogen peroxide after ten minutes in dough is water.
  So please do not worry.
  If you get Sanosil which is a H2O2 + silver compound, it is still better.
  H2O2 is available with any chemist/Drug store.
  In India, the Rotis in normal condition can last not more than two days.In Northern region, where the atmospheric humidity is less than 30, the rotis can last till they become DRY WITHOUT FUNGAL GROWTH.
  Try and let me know.
  
  
• From: SC (@ crc-cache1.jaring.my) on: Fri May 23 01:29:08 EDT 2003
  
  I don't think people carry normal chapathis for long journeys.
  Pepper rotis can last a long time without any referigeration.
  
  
• From: swathi (@ 12.43.89.164) on: Tue Jul 15 15:32:02 EDT 2003
  
  hi, i live in USA.could u pls tell me where can i get Microwable idli apparatus in US.this very urgeny.pls reply me soon.i asked many people but none of them helped me.
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ 206.70.251.212) on: Wed Jul 16 16:10:45 EDT 2003
  
  hi swathi,
  I saw the apparatus in an indian exhibition. if it is not available, try an egg poaching apparatus. u can make 2 idlis at a time in that. it takes only 45 seconds, so u can make many in a short time.
  aarthi
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ 206.70.251.212) on: Wed Jul 16 16:12:20 EDT 2003
  
  I am a north indian and we never carry chappathis for 5-6 day. only 2 days max. in trains also we make paranthas, which last a bit longer. try making paranthas instead.
  
  
• From: KT< (@ 164.100.193.40) on: Tue Aug 12 01:33:43 EDT 2003
  
  A north indian friend showed me a chappati, which was very dry, as if it was roasted and was brittle. This type of chapatis last for even a month, i was told. I tasted them, they are nice.
  
  He told that in sowcarpet, this type of dry chapatis are available. Mostly it is the Jains who buy this as they have some religious rule which forbids the pious to take food outside.
  
  
• From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26) on: Tue Aug 12 02:16:02 EDT 2003
  
  Hello KT,
  What you are refering to is known as KHAKHARA.
  Yes you can get KHAKHARAS at sowcarpet .One is Novelty Tea House and another is Mehta sweets. Both the places you get Khakharas.
  
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ par-251-252.tru.com) on: Tue Aug 12 14:23:13 EDT 2003
  
  Hi,
  Khakhara is easy to make also, but a little time consuming. But is more like a snack and not eaten like chappatti.
  
  

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