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Makki Ki Roti, seasoned cornmeal flatbread, served with spiced mustard greens called Sarson Ka Saag, on a white plate
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Makki Ki Roti | Seasoned Cornmeal Flatbread

Makki ki Roti is a popular Punjabi flatbread made from corn flour and generally served with Sarson Ka Saag.  They are made with yellow cornmeal seasoned with salt, red chili powder, carom seeds & coriander powder. The earthy flavors of this roti make this a perfect accompaniment for sarson ka saag (mustard greens).
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8 Rotis
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Aneesha Gupta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn meal or corn flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon carom (ajwain) seeds
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 cup grated diakon radish : optional
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or fenugreek or spinach
  • 3 tablespoons ghee or malted butter
  • 1 cup warm water : adjust while kneading
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Instructions

  • Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, mix in sifted cornmeal, salt, carom seeds and red chili powder. Add grated radish and cilantro and mix with a fork. Using a few tablespoons of warm water at a time, knead gently into a soft dough. Knead the melted ghee into the dough and divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll out those 8 portions into individual dough balls, about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Make Makki Rotis/Flatbreads: To make rotis, cut open a gallon size ziploc bag on two ends and spread it open (like a book). Brush both inner sides with water. Wet your palms and gently flatten the dough ball with you fingers. Place the in the center of the ziplock and cover with the other side. Using a heavy bottom fry-pan, press down on the dough 2-3 times, till you have an even thickness flatbread.
  • Cook the Makki Roti: Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Peel off the roti from the ziplock and place it on the hot skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds, till it turns a shade darker. Flip it. Brush a little ghee on the other side and flip after 30 seconds. Repeat the process on the other side and cook till the flatbread turns golden in color.

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Notes

Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates.  If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roti / flatbread | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1.2mg