Do rotis harden and turn into papad in winter? Try these 5 tricks while kneading the dough, the rotis will remain as soft as butter.

News India Live, Digital Desk: While the harsh cold of December and January (Winter 2025) feels good on one hand, it also brings a big problem for those working in the kitchen. and that’s the problem Hard and dry breads.
Women often complain that when they take the roti out of the pan, it is soft, but as soon as it cools down or goes into the tiffin, it starts stretching or becomes hard like a biscuit. The mood of the person who eats is bad and the efforts of the person who prepares it are in vain.

But don’t panic! The fault is not in your flour, but in the ‘kneading method’. The air is dry in winter, so the flour needs extra moisture. Today we are telling you the secrets which confectioners and dhaba vendors use.

1. Say ‘no’ to cold water (Use Warm Water)
The biggest mistake we make in winter is that we apply flour with cold tap water. Due to this the gluten of flour becomes stiff.

• Tip: Always lukewarm water Knead the dough from this. This makes the dough very flexible and the roti also rises well.

2. Rest the Dough
If you start making rotis immediately after kneading the dough, the rotis will never become soft.

• Tip: After kneading the dough, cover it with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for at least Keep it for 15 to 20 minutesThis is called ‘resting time’ of the flour, This gives a different softness to the roti,

3. A little ‘Moyan’ magic (Add Milk or Ghee)
If you want the roti to remain soft even after 6 hours in the tiffin, then water alone is not enough.

• Tip: while kneading the dough Two spoons of desi ghee or a small cup of milk Mix (Milk). The flour kneaded with milk does not allow the rotis to turn black and they become extremely soft. Some people also like to add cream to it.

4. It is important to knead well (Kneading is Key)
It is not enough to just mix the flour in water and leave it. Use your palms and fists and knead the dough Mash well for 4-5 minutes (Loch lagana)The more the flour is kneaded, the more fluffy and soft the roti will become,

5. Use hot pot properly
After making roti, do not throw it directly into the casserole. Steam comes out from the hot roti due to which the bottom roti becomes soggy.

• Tip: Spread a cotton cloth or napkin in the casserole, then place the rotis and cover it with the cloth on top as well. This will trap the heat of the rotis but will not allow them to become soggy.