Authentic Dhalpuri Roti Recipe Fluffy Trinidadian Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup Channa Dhal (Split Yellow Peas), soaked overnight
• 4 cups Water (for boiling dhal)
• 4 large Garlic Cloves, smashed
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp Cumin Powder (Geera), preferably toasted and freshly ground
• 1 tsp Salt (for filling)
• 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper (optional, left whole)
• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (plus extra for dusting), sifted
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt (for dough)
• 1 to 1 1/4 cups Lukewarm Water
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil or melted ghee (for dough)
• Approximately 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Ghee (for brushing tawa)