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 tooJ
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 tablespoon (opt. but recommended) - Salt – ½ tsp
- Warm water – to make
the dough - Optional addons :
roasted sesame seeds, Cumin powder (½ 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 teaspoon 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
Unknown says
very delicious and earthy..
vaishali sabnani says
I like the addition of the methi leaves to the makki..makes it even healthier..super !
MySpicyKitchen says
You rotis came out perfect. I had trouble shaping it into a perfect shape.
cookingwithsapana says
Your roti looks so perfect.Love to eat them from screen.
cookingwithsapana says
Your roti looks so perfect.Love to eat them from screen.
Sandhiya says
Healthy Roti...Looks yum
The Pumpkin Farm says
methi 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...
Srivalli says
We normally pat out the rotis, and adding methi makes it even more healthy!
Pavani says
Wow perfectly made makki di roti. Awesome meal.
Pavani says
Perfectly made makki di roti. Looks awesome.
Archana says
Beautifully made rotis. How did you get them to behave and become round?