Missi Roti Recipe
Missi Roti is a spicy and nutty flatbread made with a mix of chickpea flour, whole wheat flour, and spices. It is very popular in the Northern Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan, and is typically made during the winter. Use my easy, tried-and-tested recipe to make it.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 1 cup chickpea flour (gram flour, besan)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour (gehu ka atta)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (cornflour) optional
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons Kasuri methi
- ½ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- ½ inch piece of ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
For The Topping
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
- ghee or butter for applying on top (not vegan)
Instructions
Make The Dough
- Add all the dough ingredients in a large bowl or parat and mix well with your fingertips.
- Add water little by little and knead to make a soft dough.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and keep aside for ½ hour.
Make The Topping
- Dry roast coriander seeds and cumin seeds until slightly browned over medium heat.
- Crush them in a mortar and pestle to make coarse powder.
- Mix this powder with chopped onions and chopped cilantro. Keep aside.
Roll The Bread
- Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Make a smooth ball from each part.
- Take one dough ball and press it into the topping mixture.
- Now keep the topping side down on the platform. Dust with dry flour and roll using a rolling pin to make a 4-inch disc.
Cook The Roti
On A Tawa Over Direct Flame
- Heat a griddle (tawa) over high heat.
- Apply some water on the top of the roti.
- Transfer the roti with the water side down on the hot tawa.
- Flip the tawa upside down and cook the roti on direct flame until brown spots appear. Keep moving the roti to cook it from all over.
- Flip the tawa again and cook the roti for another minute.
- Slather ghee (not vegan) generously and serve hot.
In An Oven
- Preheat the oven to the highest temperature setting possible.
- Place the rolled missi roti directly on a baking sheet with the topping side up.
- Bake for about 2-4 minutes or until it puffs up and starts to turn golden brown. Brush generously with ghee or butter and serve hot.
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Notes
Missi roti is slightly dry in texture. So it is served slathered with a lot of ghee or butter. But for a vegan version, you can use coconut oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg
