If there was one thing left in our lives that hadn't been touched by artificial intelligence, it was the humble roti. But not anymore. Because Rotimatic, the smart appliance that makes fresh rotis for you at the press of a button, is finally making its India debut. And it's not sneaking in quietly.
This new model, Rotimatic NEXT, is big, bold, and smarter than ever. It doesn't just flatten dough into a sad little disc. It kneads, puffs, and roasts with precision. Every 90 seconds, it delivers a hot roti that doesn't judge your rolling pin skills, and yes, there is no chance for undercooking or overcooking, because it's already done all the hard work for you.
What It Actually Does (Besides Stealing Your Mommy’s Thunder!)
Rotimatic NEXT is basically the kitchen equivalent of a self-driving car. You load in the flour, water, and oil. You tap a few preferences on its touchscreen or app. And then? You step away. It handles everything else, mixing, kneading, flattening, puffing, and cooking. One load gets you up to 15 fresh rotis. That's more than enough for a family dinner, or one overachiever carb-loading before leg day.
Oh, and this isn't just for regular rotis either. Want bajra rotis? Almond flour? Brown rice tortillas? Pizza bases? Yes, yes, and yes. It even handles store-bought multigrain blends, and it does all this while keeping noise levels below 60 decibels. That's quieter than your mixer, and definitely quieter than your mom shouting "jaldi roti bana!"
Why Rotimatic’s India Entry Actually Makes Sense
You might be wondering, didn't this thing already exist? Yes, but not in India. Rotimatic quietly built a cult following abroad, with over 1 lakh homes across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia using it to whip up more than 250 million rotis. Now, finally, the company has launched in India with a shiny new manufacturing unit in the Bangalore–Mysore region and a direct-to-consumer strategy.
And that D2C move is smart. It gives the brand full control over pricing, logistics, and customer experience. No confusing third-party sellers, no "out of stock" drama on marketplaces, just you and a ₹1.24 lakh machine that ships straight from the company's site.
It's also a clever way to reinforce their "Make in India" credentials while targeting a rising wave of premium appliance buyers in the country.
But Do We Really Need a ₹1.25 Lakh Roti Maker?
Look, that's the million-rupee question. For most people, this is definitely not an impulse buy or must-have device. But consider this, they are already spending ₹3,50,000 to ₹4,00,000 on refrigerators with ice dispensers or speakers we barely use, and ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 on washing machines that talk to our phones. So why not something that saves us 30–60 minutes of daily roti duty?
The more practical answer to this is that kitchen appliances have become status symbols. But more than that, they've become tools for independence. For working couples, older parents, students, and even those with mobility challenges, a device like this is less of a luxury and more of an enabler. If you've ever had to make rotis before catching an early train or after a 10-hour workday, you'll understand why this matters. Also, let's not forget, we've been begging for help with this task for decades. The roti press, the chapati maker, the dough kneader may all have been noble attempts, but all are mostly meh. Rotimatic is the first actually to automate the entire process.
However, having a trusted cook might come in as a cheaper option and would help you prepare complete meals and not just rotis, apart from saving tons on the restaurant bills.
Having said that, I've followed Rotimatic's journey for years, quietly jealous of people abroad who got to try it while I was still standing over a tawa. And now that it's here, I'm genuinely excited. Not just as a tech reviewer, but as someone who's genuinely tired of post-dinner cleanup and inconsistent rotis.
I'm planning to put this thing to the test. Multigrain trials, puri mode, maybe even a pizza base or two. Because while the idea of an AI making my rotis still feels slightly ridiculous, so did a robot vacuum 10 years ago, and while I am still not sure if I will want to spend a mini fortune on this but I still want to see how it works.
