Nutrapoorna Phulka Roti Wheat Atta

One of the very popular and spoken types of the Indian Flatbread is Phulka Roti. Why the name Phulka Roti and how is it made? What is the specialty? The word “Phulka” is a verb form of the word “Phul”. And the word “Phul” means is “to Rise”. The Phulka rotis are perfectly inflated like a balloon when made. But how is it possible?

Any atta or the flour contains Glutenin and Gliadin. These are two kinds of proteins that are in the wheat grain. When atta is mixed with water (and salt or oil which is optional) these proteins are activated which forms gluten structures. When the dough is kneaded for a certain period of time, these structures gives elasticity and hence it does not fall apart when stretched, and that is why when it is rolled and cooked over pan for first two sides and put over the flame at third one is rises, and know as “Phulna” in Hindi and the roti is hence called “Phulka”. Because of this process, the rotis made are very light when consumed.

Phulka Rotis are origins of Gujarat and Rajasthan and hence most popular amongst Gujarati and Marwari/Rajasthani Families. But nonetheless, because of the food popularity and willingness to try new cuisine, nowadays it’s not fixed to a particular community.

Thought Behind Nutrapoorna Phulka Roti Wheat Atta:
With the major chunk that we targeted was a Gujarati Area, the most demand was that type of atta which could get then hassle free phulka rotis. As we were in the process of making the different type of atta, even this thought struck to our minds, and we took it ahead in terms of getting that perfect atta which could get us perfectly risen phulka rotis.

How We Made Nutrapoorna Phulka Roti Wheat Atta:
As explained in the earlier paragraph, our research and development team went and checked through what could get the perfect atta which would make authentic “Phulka” Rotis? By learning about the types of proteins that grains naturally possess, and how can they be maintained, in order to give that texture to the roti, we finally made the product!

Customer Satisfaction:
All that the families after trying Phulka Rotis made from our atta said “saaru che” “ghaani chookhi che” . And that was the achievement for us.

Try our Nutrapoorna Phulka Roti Wheat Atta, and eat the perfect inflated rotis!