Roti or Chapati is a staple in almost every Indian household. Traditionally, it’s cooked on a tawa (griddle) and then finished over direct gas flame to make it puff up into a fluffy phulka. But ...

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Burnt roti, phulka, or any charred food releases acrylamide, a carcinogenic chemical. Regularly eating burnt rotis made on gas or griddles can increase the risk of cancer.

Roti is a popular South Asian flatbread. Roti is a comfort food in most Indian homes, yet the grain we choose often changes with the seasons. Our body reacts differently to heat, cold and humidity, ...