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Makki ki Roti (Village-Style Corn Flatbread) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Makki ki Roti (Village-Style Corn Flatbread)

Transport your kitchen to the heart of a rustic Indian village with this incredible Makki ki Roti recipe! By blending traditional corn masa harina with whole wheat flour, we unlock the secret to a dough that's a dream to handle, resulting in wonderfully soft, pliable, and earthy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 roti
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

  • 6.35 oz (180 g) Masa Harina
  • 2.5 oz (70 g) Whole Wheat Flour
  • 8.5 oz (240 g) Warm Water, approx. 100°F / 38°C
  • 2 teaspoons (0.35 oz) Green Chilies, seeded and finely minced / 10 g
  • Melted Ghee or Butter: for brushing, optional
  • The dough should be soft and pliable, like play-doh. If it cracks when you form a ball, it's too dry; add a teaspoon of water at a time until it's smooth.
  • Maintain a consistent medium-low heat. If the tawa is too hot, the rotis will burn on the outside before cooking through. If it's too cool, they won't puff up.
  • Stacking the cooked rotis in a cloth-lined container is crucial. The trapped steam keeps them wonderfully soft and warm until you're ready to serve.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the masa harina, whole wheat flour, and finely minced green chilies. Gradually pour in the warm water, mixing with your fingers until a soft, pliable dough comes together. It should feel moist but not sticky.
  2. Knead for a minute, form into a ball, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a tawa or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Divide the rested dough into 12 equal portions (about 1. 5 oz / 42 g each) and roll them into smooth balls.
  5. Keep the dough balls covered.
  6. Place one ball between two sheets of parchment or waxed paper and press it into a 6-inch round using a tortilla press or the bottom of a heavy pan.
  7. Carefully place the pressed roti onto the hot tawa.
  8. Cook for about 45-60 seconds until light brown spots appear.
  9. Flip and cook the other side for another 30-40 seconds.
  10. Flip again and gently press the surface with a folded kitchen towel to encourage it to puff up.
  11. Once the roti is puffed with golden-brown spots on both sides, transfer it to a cloth-lined container to keep warm.
  12. Brush with melted ghee or butter, if desired.
  13. Repeat with the remaining dough and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 15.6gProtein: 2.1gFat: 1.8g

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