Has anyone used any kind of kitchen appliance which could knead the flour to make Indian rotis/parathas? In India I have seen some people using it. I am not sure how useful it is in terms of saving time?

You mean like a domestic mixer or blender. Sure go to wal mart or such place for one. Try Nan reciepe, mix the dough overnight, roll it and put it on Oven broil (300c) wait for 5 minutes! And lo you have nan put garlic or other garnish. Does that help?

ghar_ke_sapne - The op is asking for a kitchen appliance not a receipe. We all know that Walmart and other stores carry these items, but I guess the experience of someone using it is what is being sought

I use the bread maker regularly. It takes a little longer - around 6 to 9 minutes, but the dough comes out really good. The only thing to keep in mind is the right proportion of flour & water, and you'll notice that the proportion changes from one brand or flour to another. I just one of the settings for making bread. Once the dough is made I just disconnect the appliance. The dough comes out really well (provided I've got the right proportion)

I previously used the food processor - broke a few blades - the blades worked out more expensive that the cost of the appliance. It did the job quickly in around 2 minutes or so, but could not take the load (amx around 2 cups of flour). Whereas the breadmaker takes around 6 cups of flour easily.

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Originally posted by sudesingh

ghar_ke_sapne - The op is asking for a kitchen appliance not a receipe. We all know that Walmart and other stores carry these items, but I guess the experience of someone using it is what is being sought

I use the bread maker regularly. It takes a little longer - around 6 to 9 minutes, but the dough comes out really good. The only thing to keep in mind is the right proportion of flour & water, and you'll notice that the proportion changes from one brand or flour to another. I just one of the settings for making bread. Once the dough is made I just disconnect the appliance. The dough comes out really well (provided I've got the right proportion)

I previously used the food processor - broke a few blades - the blades worked out more expensive that the cost of the appliance. It did the job quickly in around 2 minutes or so, but could not take the load (amx around 2 cups of flour). Whereas the breadmaker takes around 6 cups of flour easily.

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The sturdy Dough Mixer is available at the Sears and is costing about $299 + Taxes. You could find the same ones at a lower price from other kitchenware/utensils stores. This has the removable rotating blades from the top and the mixing vessel at the bottom. It is prominently displayed in all the Sears. This comes under the brand of Kitchen-Aid.

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Originally posted by Seema

Thanks for your reply. Yes I want to get the "bread maker" to make the dough by mixing water and flour. So where can I get the bread maker from? How much is the cost. Is it simple to use?

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Originally posted by Seema

Has anyone used any kind of kitchen appliance which could knead the flour to make Indian rotis/parathas? In India I have seen some people using it. I am not sure how useful it is in terms of saving time?

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