Makki Di Roti (Maize Flour Flat Bread - Punjabi Style)

          Makki Di Roti is a very popular Punjabi style flat bread. which is generally had with Sarson Ka Saag (mustard greens curry). They are a very healthy option in general and to the diabetic patients in particular as they are gluten free. To make them more appetizing, I added some coriander leaves, ginger, carom seeds and fresh chilies.

          Chopped onions / fried onions too can be added, but instead I added some fresh grated coconut for a change. Enjoy them with any side dish (especially any green leafy vegetables), pickles, butter or yoghurt. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 1 cup Makki Atta (Maize Flour)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• oil to shallow fry

         In a bowl mix together all the ingredients, except oil. Add hot water little at a time and mix with a spoon. Then knead into a dough with your hand. Keep aside for 15 minutes.

          Knead again by adding some more water. Divide into 4 equal portions. Take each portion and spread it directly on a greased tawa / griddle with your fore fingers. Keep wetting your fingers while working on the dough.

         Make few holes on it and shallow fry on a medium flame by drizzling some oil in the holes and around the edges. Fry on both sides till little brown specs appear on it. When done, transfer to a serving plate.

          To do the next one, keep the hot tawa under a running water for a few seconds till it cools down. 

          Grease the tawa as usual and continue frying the next roti. Serve them hot with any side dish, yoghurt, butter or pickles.

In a bowl, take all the ingredients, except oil.

                                  Mix well.

                         Knead into a dough with some hot water. Keep aside for 15 minutes.

                                  Divide into 4 equal portions.

                 Take each portion & spread it directly on a greased tawa with the help of 
                 your fore fingers. Make few holes on it.

                     Fry on both sides by drizzling some oil in the holes & around the edges.

                  To prepare the next one, keep the hot tawa under running water for a few 
                   seconds to cool down.

                               Serve them hot with yoghurt, butter, pickles or any side dish.