Sharbati atta: what it is, and Regular vs Desi vs Desi Gold

Sharbati is a wheat from Madhya Pradesh — mostly from the Malwa plateau around Sehore and Vidisha — with large, golden grains that many families prefer for soft rotis. We grind it fresh on a stone chakki in Gurgaon, after you order, and offer it in two grades alongside our Regular MP atta.

What makes Sharbati wheat different?

• The grain: Sharbati grains are bigger and more golden than ordinary wheat; the name is often said to come from the sweetish taste.
• The rotis: the dough is smooth and kneads easily, and rotis come out soft with a mild sweetness.
• The price: Sharbati costs more than the "mill quality" wheat most packaged brands use, which is why genuine Sharbati atta is priced higher.

Regular, Desi and Desi Gold side by side

MP Chakki Fresh Regular

Whole MP wheat with bran and germ, our everyday atta and the most economical. See it

MP Sharbati (Desi)

Sharbati wheat, ground whole. Softer and sweeter than Regular. Our label lists 11.5 g protein, 8 mg iron and 20 mg calcium per 100 g. 10 kg pack · 1 kg trial pack

MP Sharbati Desi Gold

Our most premium Sharbati. Rotis stay soft for hours in a hotcase — the reason tiffin-packing families choose it. 8 kg · 4 kg · 1 kg trial pack

Which one should you buy?

• Daily rotis at the best price: Regular.
• You like the taste and softness of Sharbati: Desi.
• Rotis need to stay soft for lunchboxes or later in the day: Desi Gold.
• You want Sharbati with more grains: 10-grain multigrain with Desi Gold.

How to tell genuine Sharbati atta

• The colour is a warm cream with fine flecks of bran — not stark white.
• The dough feels smooth and slightly sticky, and needs a little more water than packaged atta.
• Rotis taste mildly sweet and stay soft.
• Ask when it was milled. Ours is ground after you order, so it reaches you within a day.

Kneading tip

Fresh whole-grain atta drinks more water than packaged atta. Knead with lukewarm water — especially in winter — and rest the dough for 15–20 minutes. More tips in how to make soft rotis.

Questions people ask

Where does Sharbati wheat come from?

Mostly from Madhya Pradesh, especially the Sehore and Vidisha districts on the Malwa plateau. All three of our wheat attas use MP wheat.

What is the difference between Desi and Desi Gold?

Desi Gold is our most premium grade of Sharbati. Rotis made with it stay soft even after hours in a hotcase. Desi is our everyday Sharbati.

Why is Sharbati atta more expensive?

Sharbati wheat itself costs more — packaged brands typically use "mill quality" wheat at about half the price — and we grind it whole, keeping the bran and germ.

Can I try it before buying a big pack?

Yes. Both Desi and Desi Gold come in 1 kg trial packs, about 30–35 rotis.

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Updated 2026-11-09 · TransVeda, Udyog Vihar Phase 3, Gurgaon