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Makki di Roti (Corn Roti)

Sarika Gunjal
Enjoy makki di roti with sarson da saag this winter.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Veg
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup corn flour or maize flour yellow one from the Indian store
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp ajwain
  • salt to taste
  • 1 small radish shredded
  • 2-3 tbsp methi leaves chopped
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • water to knead

Instructions
 

  • Wash and grate the radish and set aside. In a mixing bowl, add the all the ingredients except water. Also make sure you squeeze excess water out of the radish after grating. Using water little by little make the dough. The dough might not come together, but its ok. Let it sit for about half an hour.
  • Now take a generous amount of in between your palms, try to bring it together and make a ball. Using two sheets of clear cling wrap, place the dough in between the cling wrap and gently press it down with your palm. Roll it with a rolling pin slowly as it will break with too much pressure.
  • Remove the top cling wrap and gently pick you the roti onto to your palm and place it on the hot tawa. Cook on one side for 2-3 minutes and then using a spatula turn on to the other side. Use oil to fry it on both sides until the desired color has reached.
  • Enjoy it with hot and spicy sarson ka saag and a dollop of butter.