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Beginners Guide => Hints, Tips, Methods and so on.. => Cooking Equipment => Topic started by: london on February 03, 2016, 05:28 PM
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Does anyone have one of these are they any good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sdZ-tR5330
London.
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No, but now I want one. D@mn you, London !
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Sorry Phil,
I always struggle to make chapattis and though this would work a treat. hopefully someone has one and can give us some feedback.
London.
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Does anyone have one of these are they any good.
Yes, still going strong and i love it. :) (Different brand, but identical.)
My chapati maker has stolen the top spot on my kitchen worktop for a while now.
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DP,
Which made do you own and is it really as easy to use as the videos make it look.
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Cant be certain as mine is still down in Wales, but i think its made by Lifeline.
Had some teething problems at the beginning with balls of dough flying out as soon as you try and press them. (Imagine trying to press between two air hockey tables! :D )
But once i adjusted my dough to be slightly wetter and pressed flat into small discs before placing on the hotplate, everything went fine.
Its a lovely sight to see them puffing up, lifting the top and sliding out towards the handle. :)
It also comes in handy for pressing out to be cooked on a tawa. Saves all the rolling and mess from the extra flour used.
Cheers, Frank.
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Thanks Frank,
I'll look on Ebay for one as they don't seem to be available in shops as far as I can see.
London.
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Mine was from India via ebay for about 30 quid.
A couple of things to be aware of. (but might not apply with a larger company like Maggi, better QC?)
The 2 wires inside coming from the power socket were so thin that one burnt out after a couple of weeks. I replaced them with some thicker wire and its been fine ever since.
Also, i thought that the square tube that holds the handle felt a bit flimsy. And me being a bit heavy handed, didnt want to snap it by pressing too hard, so i strengthened that by slipping a square rod inside.
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Best value I can find is this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roti-Maker-Indian-Electric-Flat-Bread-Chapati-Tortilla-Papad-Maker-Fulka-Naan-/272123318126?hash=item3f5bd04f6e:g:dvoAAOSwvUlWseUR), from a seller with a >97% feedback rating. Caveat emptor, none of that feedback is for the roti maker.
** Phil.
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Apart from having a hot plate, they're similar to a taco/tortilla press. A quick google brought this up in Wembley although not massive at 16cm.
https://mahahome.com/p/Typhoon/Kitchen-Gadgets-Food-Preparation-Kitchen-Utensils-Gadgets/Typhoon-Dough-Press/5010853203591
Theres plenty of diy wood versions on youtube
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I think that it is the twin hot plates (one upper, one lower) that is the real benefit of this device -- no need to turn the roti to cook it, just allow it to cook and rise on the lower plate, then briefly touch it with the hot upper plate to complete the expansion.
** Phil.
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Its magical to watch Phil and I do want one but storage is becoming the big issue and I've got to lay low on the cooking stuff. Overspent last year ;D
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Its magical to watch Phil and I do want one but storage is becoming the big issue and I've got to lay low on the cooking stuff. Overspent last year ;D
Get rid of the Aga; that will free up loads of space :)
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Get rid of the Aga; that will free up loads of space :)
That went from the last house (Well the Rayburn did)
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That went from the last house (Well the Rayburn did)
Same here -- very sad day :(
** Phil.
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I've decided I need one of these, but do I buy a cheap 30 odd pound one or pay nearly 60 pound for a Prestige, I've been drinking tonight so will have another look in the morning.
London.
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I have one and like some other members. I also had teething problems with mine...mainly , i found it difficult to stop the dough from shooting out from between the hot plates or if I pressed the handle down too hard the dough would tear...with trial and error they do puff up wonderfully and it's quicker....
To be honest, I've had mine for about 6 months and only used it about 3 times.I just got fed up with the 'teething' problems each time I used it..And if you mess up those hot plates are HOT!
I'm not ready to give up so i will try leaving my dough a little stickier as suggested by DalPuri and let you know if helps....
Bhajeegirl
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or if I pressed the handle down too hard the dough would tear...
and squeal :D
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Bhajeegirl,
What make is yours and where did you get it from.
London.
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Lol, I'd forgotten about that DalPuri..... yes they do squeal!
London, mine is a Jumbo roti maker made by Jaipan. I bought it at an Indian grocery store in Savannah,Georgia for 50 dollars.
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Now discovered that my panini press is pretty d@mned good for re-heating shop-bought chapati ... A little ghee top-centre, then 7--8 seconds or so on full power : it is essential to remove the chapati before the steam being vented starts to diminish, otherwise the chapati will end up hard.
** Phil.
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Phil,
Which make of chapatti do you prefer.
London.
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I don't normally have any choice, London -- "Elephant atta" are the only ones normally available locally. There was another brand last time I went there, which were good, but when I went back they were back to only Elephant atta once again.
** Phil.
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Elephant atta seem to be available everywhere, I've got some Shana frozen in the freezer but have yet to try them.
London.
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Discovered today that the panini press is also good for re-heating Mr Waitrose's pre-cooked cr