Besan Flatbread Recipes

SOCCA (FARINATA)

Steps:

• Mix and let rest: In a medium size mixing bowl, add flour, water and salt. Whisk until smooth, cover and let set for at least 15 minutes, up to 12 hours, covered, on the counter or overnight in the fridge.
• Preheat: Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a well seasoned skillet on the middle rack while oven is heating (we want it to get nice and hot).
• Oil skillet + pour batter: Once oven is ready, carefully remove skillet, add 1 - 2 tablespoons oil and carefully twirl skillet so the oil coats the bottom evenly. Pour the batter into the skillet.
• Bake: Place skillet into the oven and back in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes, until golden on the edges and firm throughout.
• Optional broiler: Once done you may like to add a more golden and rustic look, turn broiler to high, place skillet under broiler for about 2 minutes, until top starts to golden a bit.
• Cool & remove: Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes. Using a spatula gently push under and around the sides of the flatbread. Tip skillet to remove socca bread or carefully flip skillet over to remove.
• Serve: Cut into 4 - 8 slices or pull apart and eat. Socca is best eaten right away.
• Socca can be stored on the counter in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

BESAN KI ROTI (GRAM FLOUR FLATBREAD)

Steps:

• In a food processor with dough attachment, add all the above-mentioned ingredients and pulse to form a smooth and pliable dough. (Takes about 5 minutes or you can make the dough by hand) (Pic1)
• Make 8 round balls out of the formed dough and using a rolling pin, roll them into disc shape using dry flour. (Pic2)
• Heat a nonstick pan on high flame for 2 minutes and then reduce the flames to medium.
• Place one of the rolled roti/bread on it. Turn the roti to another side after 1minute (Side up will have bubbles and brown spots). (Pic 3 & 4)
• After both sides are browned for 1 minute each, remove the pan and put the roti on high flame, keep tossing it on both sides till they fluff up and evenly golden brown.
• Remove Roti and place into serving the dish. (Pic: Middle)
• Follow step 3 and 4 until all roti/bread is done.
• Serve Hot with OR without a dash of butter on each.**

CAULIFLOWER-CHICKPEA FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the 2 crushed garlic cloves, cauliflower and shallot and cook, stirring often, until the cauliflower begins to soften and the shallots begin to caramelize slightly, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the chickpeas and continue to cook, stirring often, until everything is well combined and the chickpeas are heated through but still hold their shape, another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Gently stretch the pizza dough to fit the pan. (If the dough shrinks back, let it rest a few more minutes before stretching again.)
• Spoon the cauliflower mixture evenly over the dough.
• Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cauliflower is browned in some spots, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the jalapeno in half crosswise and remove the seeds if you'd like less heat. Roughly chop the bottom half and thinly slice the top half into rounds.
• Combine the chopped garlic clove, chopped jalapeno, cilantro, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and few grinds black pepper in a blender and puree until smooth. (If necessary, stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to help everything blend.)
• Transfer the flatbread to a cutting board and drizzle with the cilantro sauce. Top with the jalapeno rounds, a squeeze of extra lemon juice and a pinch of flaky salt.