What is the general name for the thin, unleavened whole-wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle in Indian and Pakistani cuisine?
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Roti
Roti is typically made from stoneground wholemeal flour and water. Unlike Naan, which is leavened with yeast and baked in a tandoor oven, Roti is usually cooked on a flat griddle called a 'tawa.'
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