How To Make Makki Ki Roti?

Makki ki roti goes perfectly with any saag, including Chane ka Saag and Palak Saag (presented with spinach)

Makki ki roti, an uncoated flatbread, may be made either traditionally (in a clay pot) or immediately (on a tawa). The name of the popular flatbread in Punjab is makki di roti. The name of this famous bread made from maise flour comes from the Punjabi word for “maise flour,” Makki ka atta.

Although “maise” refers to corn, Makki ka atta is not the same as what we call “cornflour” in India. Different regions of the world refer to cornflour as “cornflour,” whereas Makki ka atta is pulverised cornmeal. The most popular and healthiest way to have Makki ki roti is with Sarson ka saag, which is mustard greens that have been sautéed and seasoned, along with a few sweetener cubes.

Makki ki roti goes perfectly with any saag, including Chane ka Saag and Palak Saag (presented with spinach). Saag can also be served with paratha, even though maise-flour-based flatbreads are always favored. Breakfast options include basic Makki ki roti and a cup of tea. You may also mix some finely sliced greens into the maise flour while creating parathas, such as spinach, fenugreek (methi), or goosefoot plants.

Recipe For Makki Ki Roti

Step 1: Combine one spoon of carom seeds plus 2 cups of cornmeal flour or fine cornmeal plus salt to flavour in a mixing dish. To combine everything, use a spoon.

Step 2: Bring one cup of boiling water to a boil in a separate pan. To the flour mixture, add this boiled water.

Step 3: Start kneading the ingredients to a smooth but firm dough once it is cold enough to handle.

Step 4: There will be little fractures in the finished dough. This should be anticipated. Create nice, medium-sized dough balls, shape them into balls, and softly press them down with your palm.

Step 5: Start rolling lightly with a roller pin (belan). Add a little flour. Roll carefully now with the roller pin (belan).

**You are welcome to prepare the Makki roti in the same manner as the roti that our grandma and great-grandmothers used to prepare by flattening the palms of your hands firmly.

Step 6: On a heated tawa or cooking pan, apply 1 to 2 tablespoons of ghee or neutral-flavoured butter. Roti should be cooked over moderate flame.

Step 7: Lay the Makki di roti lightly on the tawa. If the roti dough has a crack, gently seal it again by patting it with a couple of drops of water. With a spatula, turn the Makki roti when one part is slightly browned.

Step 8: Flip it over once the other side has browned. Flip the Makki di roti a few times until it is thoroughly browned and cooked on both sides. While the roti is cooking, drizzle some ghee over the sides.

Step 9: Now, the Roti has been prepared.

Warm Makki ki roti should be served with saag and cubes of jaggery. In Punjabi homes, the Makki di roti is enjoyed and eaten in this manner, with some white butter added.