Makki di Rotti and Sarson
Da Saag must be a reason why they say moms know best – a great balance of
fibre and vitamins and made from the freshest ingredients makes this a hallmark
of Punjabi cuisine. Lets see how to make Makki di Roti (cornmeal flatbread
today). Combined with Sarson Da saag and fresh white butter with some radish
slivers, this is a favourite amongst Punjabi food lovers.
I adapted the recipe
from here, and we
loved it. I made Palak Paneer also once with this flat bread and we loved that
combo too. Leftovers keep well for a day or two under refrigeration, and I have
known some Punjabi friends who dip warmed up leftover rotis in a cup of tea for
their breakfast too J
Prep time : 15 mins,
cook time : 15 mins, Makes : 6-7 medium sized rotis
Indian Flatbread with
Maize flour
You
would need:
- Makki ka atta / coarsely ground Maize flour – 1.5 cups
- Finely chopped fresh methi leaves / fenugreek – 2 TBSP (opt. but recommended)
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Warm water – to make the dough
- Optional addons : roasted sesame seeds, Cumin powder (1/2 tsp), Turmeric- ½ tsp
- To shallow fry the roti – Ghee / oil.
Method:
- In a large flat plate, sieve the flour in, add the salt, seasonings, 1 tsp of oil and the chopped methi leaves. Mix well. Add warm water little by little to make a slightly stiff dough. Cover and keep for 8-10 mins.
- Pinch out small portions and roll into discs. Cook on a hot tava with Ghee or oil on both sides till done.
- Serve immediately with Sarson Da Saag
very delicious and earthy..
ReplyDeleteI like the addition of the methi leaves to the makki..makes it even healthier..super !
ReplyDeleteYou rotis came out perfect. I had trouble shaping it into a perfect shape.
ReplyDeleteYour roti looks so perfect.Love to eat them from screen.
ReplyDeleteYour roti looks so perfect.Love to eat them from screen.
ReplyDeleteHealthy Roti...Looks yum
ReplyDeletemethi leaves is new addition.. l love this roti, but am vay about the taste as sometimes the makka can taste quite bitter....i may add some vegetable like spring onions...
ReplyDeleteWe normally pat out the rotis, and adding methi makes it even more healthy!
ReplyDeleteWow perfectly made makki di roti. Awesome meal.
ReplyDeletePerfectly made makki di roti. Looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully made rotis. How did you get them to behave and become round?
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