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Amaranth roti
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Piece (40 g)
  • Calories121.5 kcal
  • Carbs20.3 g (81.0 kcal)
  • Protein4.5 g (17.9 kcal)
  • Fats2.5 g (22.5 kcal)

Amaranth roti recipe

Amaranth roti is a good source of calcium and iron. HINT: It helps in improving the red blood cells and strengthen bones.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 10 persons

Ingredients
Whole wheat flour
1 Table Spoon
Salt
1 Grams
Water
100 Milliliter
Amaranth flour
300 Grams
Instructions
1
Making Dough
Take amaranth flour and atta in a large bowl. Also, add a pinch of salt or add as required. Mix everything with a spoon. Add hot boiling water and mix with a spoon. After mixing wait for a few minutes till the heat is enough to handle. Then begin to knead when the mixture is still hot. Once you are able to form the dough, then keep on sprinkling warm water bit by bit and knead till you get a soft dough. The dough should be soft. Cover and let dough rest for 20 minutes.
2
Rolling amaranth roti
Make medium-sized balls from the dough. Flatten the ball. Sprinkle some whole wheat flour or amaranth flour on the dough ball. Start rolling the dough ball into a flat round circle.
3
Cooking amaranth roti
Place the roti on the hot tawa. Keep the flame on high. First roast one side. Turn and cook the other side.
4
Serving
Serve amaranth roti with any Indian vegetable dish or dal of your choice.
Nutrition Label

Amaranth roti

  • Serving Size1 Medium Piece (40 g)
  • Calories121.5 kcal
  • Carbs20.3 g
  • Fiber0.2 g
  • Sugar0.0 g
  • Protein4.5 g
  • Fat2.5 g
  • Saturated fat1.2 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat0.4 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.6 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium62.9 mg

Glycemic Index

95 High
Low
Medium
High

High glycemic impact. Consider portion control and pairing with protein or fiber-rich foods.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair with a side salad for added fiber
  • Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
  • Include healthy fats like nuts or a drizzle of olive oil
  • Consider smaller portions to reduce glycemic load
  • A short walk after the meal helps lower blood sugar
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientAmaranth rotiPhulkaBhakriBuckwheat roti
Calories121.5 kcal93.6 kcal112.1 kcal108.6 kcal
Carbs20.3 g19.2 g17.9 g21.3 g
Protein4.5 g3.2 g2.9 g3.8 g
Fat2.5 g0.5 g3.2 g0.9 g
Fiber0.2 g3.4 g3.2 g3 g
Sugar0 g0.5 g0.5 g0.8 g
Sodium62.9 mg39.8 mg37 mg41 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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