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cornmeal roti

The famous Punjabi maize flour bread, or makki di roti. They are made from an unleavened dough made from cornmeal and cooked on a griddle.
corn meal roti
prepare: 10 minutes
cook: 25 minutes
total time: 35 minutes
difficulty: moderate
yield: 8 roti
calories: 170 kcal
diet: gluten free
cuisine: Indian, punjabi

equipment

  • large bowl
  • tawa - or griddle

ingredients

  • 250 g cornmeal - makki ka atta
  • ½ tsp carom seeds - ajwain
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 250 ml water
  • 3 tbsp ghee - for brushing

instructions

  • Mix cornmeal, carom seeds and salt in a bowl.
  • Add half of the water and knead. Add the remaining water slowly, kneading well. Make sure the dough does not become too sticky.
  • Continue kneading until you have a firm, plastic dough. This may take up to ten minutes.
  • Divide dough into eight pieces and form into balls.
  • Sprinkle your work surface with a little more cornmeal, then gently roll the balls into discs 120mm (5 inches) diameter and 5mm (¼ inch) thick.
  • Brush one side of the roti with a little ghee and turn this onto a hot tawa or griddle, brushed side down. Brush the top side with a little ghee.
  • Cook for around one minute, then flip over. If the roti sticks to the griddle, it means the griddle is not hot enough. Continue cooking and flipping until the roti is golden brown and cooked through.
  • When cooked, place roti on a plate and cover with a damp towel whilst you cook the remaining roti.
  • Serve immediately.

notes

Cornmeal is available from good supermarkets and Indian grocers. Choose the finest grind you can obtain.
The dough made from cornmeal flour will not be as pliable as wheat flour doughs. You will not be able to make these flatbreads very thin.
Eat the roti hot and straight from the pan. They may become tough or chewy as they cool.

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nutrition

Serving: 50 g | Calories: 170 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 14 mg | Sodium: 147 mg | Potassium: 100 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 0 g | Calcium: 2 mg | Iron: 0.9 mg