Roaster Jali (Direct Flame Net)
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Description
A simple cooking tool with a handle on a round metal net. Placed directly over stove flame, used to puff Chapatis or open-flame roast eggplants/tomatoes for smoke aroma.
Classification: For Families,Roasting Net,Direct Flame Exclusive
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How to use
Ingredients
- Iron
- Stainless steel
Instructions
- Move Chapati dough lightly baked on both sides on a griddle (Tawa) onto this 'Roaster Jali' placed over direct stove flame.
- Direct heat from below the net instantly turns internal dough moisture to steam, puffing the Chapati beautifully 'plump' like a balloon.
- Or place eggplants/tomatoes on the net, roasting whole over direct flame until skin is pitch-black to use as material for smoky mash curry (Baingan Bharta).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese mochi roasting net or yakitori net (completely subbable for function)
Pairing
Chapati, Baingan Bharta (Roasted eggplant curry), Papad
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Jali' means net. This round net is almost invariably placed on Indian gas stoves. Puffing by pressing with a cloth on a griddle (Tawa) is a method, but using this direct flame net 'puffs instantly, yielding savory direct flame chars', baking wilder, more delicious Chapatis.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] Swiftly rescue the piping hot Chapati puffed completely round like a ball on the net with tongs just before it bursts, doing a fist pump alone for its successful puffing!
Allergen
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