Homemade Tortillas are soft and chewy, delicious and easy to make flat bread. Once you try these homemade tortillas you will never go back to store bought ones.
This is my first attempt to make tortillas at home and now I will make it more often, as its not only healthy and simple to make but tastes much better than store bought. It is difficult to even compare. Very basic ingredients and no preservatives. My family loved it so much that I had to prepare another batch of dough the same day.
This can be served with your favorite curry or as burrito or soft tacos and is perfect for family dinner. Today I have served this with black beans masala and this combo was great success. Will soon post the recipe for the same.
Preparation time : 30 to 40 Â minutes
Serves : 6 tortillas or 2 large tortillas
Subscribe Below to Receive Free Meal Plans Every Week
Sign up for our newsletter to receive our weekly meal plans directly in your inbox!
Ingredients for Homemade Tortillas
All purpose Flour / Maida - 1 cup
Baking powder - ¼ tsp
Vegetable shortening / Dalda - 1 ½ tbsp
Salt -  ½ to ¾ tsp
Warm water - as needed
Steps to prepare Homemade Tortillas
Step I
- In a bowl, add all purpose flour, salt, baking powder and mix.
- Now add vegetable shortening and mix so that all the flour gets the shortening(fat).
- Add warm water little by little and knead it till a soft dough is formed.
- Cover and keep it aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
Step II
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
- Using a rolling pin, roll them into circles about 7 to 8 inch.
- Cover the rolled ones to keep it moist.
Step III
- Heat a non-stick pan / tava / griddle.
- Place one tortilla and cook on one side till underside develops golden color or the surface starts to bubble.
- Then flip and cook on the other side.
- Remove from the pan and cover it to keep it warm while cooking the other tortillas.
- Homemade tortillas are now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.
Tip:
- You can use olive oil, vegetable oil, butter as a substitute for vegetable shortening.
- Reheat the tortillas before you serve.
- The amount of water required may vary depending on brand of flour and weather conditions. I added approx â…“ cup and little more.
David @ Spiced says
Oh, I love homemade tortillas! They take a little bit of time to make, but truthfully they aren't too bad. There was a restaurant near our house back when we lived in Atlanta that made homemade tortillas. I think I could've just gone there and eaten plain tortillas all night long! 🙂
Kushi says
Yes, homemade tortillas are the best. I to like to have them warm right off the pan 🙂
Nalini Somayaji says
nicely done tortillas. going to try it out soon..They look perfect..
Kushi says
Thank you Nalini 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Homemade wraps taste really great!
Kushi says
Yeah 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
I love tortillas! The fillings are so versatile! I need to try these homemade ones!
Kushi says
I am sure you will love these. Thank you Marsha 🙂
Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says
Homemade tortillas sound so delicious! I love how versatile they are. I agree, they are much better than the store bought ones!
Kushi says
Thank you Joscelyn 🙂