Dalpuri Roti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

DOUGH
1 lb flour (regular or whole wheat)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk or 1 1/2 cups water
PEAS
1/2 lb yellow split peas
1 teaspoon turmeric or 1 teaspoon curry
3 cups water
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 piece hot pepper (optional)

Preparation

Blend together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, milk and water.
Knead into dough until soft and elastic.
Form into balls, rub with oil and let rest.
Boil split peas in water with turmeric, salt and garlic until half cooked, about 30 minutes.
Dry cumin and grind with peas and pepper.
Stuff moderate amount into ball and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
Place dough on hot greased baking stove.
Dab with oil, using a stick with piece of cloth at end or paper.
Turn constantly until cooked, brown and puffy.