Glasgow Gurdwara: Roti Making Workshop

A Roti Workshop for Glasgow Doors Open Days will offer a cultural experience where participants can learn how to make roti, a traditional Indian flatbread. Hosted at a Gurdwara, the workshop showcases the Sikh practice of Langar, a community kitchen that serves free meals to everyone, regardless of background. Participants are taught the step-by-step process of preparing and cooking roti, gaining insight into the values of selfless service and community. During the workshop, attendees will: – Learn about the significance of roti in Sikh culture, particularly within the context of langar. – Be introduced to the basic ingredients used in making roti: whole wheat flour (atta), water, and sometimes a touch of oil. – Discover the technique of kneading the dough to achieve the perfect consistency, rolling it out into thin discs, and cooking it on a flat pan (tava). – Understand the communal spirit behind preparing langar, where volunteers come together to cook and serve food as an act of seva (selfless service). The workshop is open to all backgrounds, providing an opportunity to engage with Sikh traditions and experience the communal and welcoming atmosphere of the Gurdwara. By making roti, participants not only learn a new culinary skill but also connect with the broader messages of inclusion, service, and unity that are central to Sikhism. At the Gurdwara, visitors will also have the chance to explore the Gurdwara and perhaps even share a meal prepared in the langar. Throughout the workshop, Gurdwara volunteers will be available to guide participants, answer questions, and explain the deeper significance behind the act of making and serving food. The emphasis is on fostering a sense of community, respect, and understanding between cultures. Additionally, the workshop may incorporate discussions on: Langar and its global impact : How Sikh communities worldwide maintain this tradition, feeding millions, especially during times of crisis. Sikh values of equality : reflected in how everyone, regardless of social status, sits together on the floor to eat.