Nothing is more quintessentially Punjabi than makki ki roti, which is an unleavened flatbread made from yellow corn flour. It is highly devoured in winters with sarson ka saag as well as some other vegetables, and lentils. Since corn flour lacks gluten it is slightly challenging to make but with a bit of know you can make perfect makki ki roti every time.
Yellow Corn flour
Methi Wali Makki ki Roti
Punjab is India’s ‘bread basket’ and flat breads are made fresh everyday from various grain and bean flours such as wheat, sorghum, barley, buckwheat, corn and chickpea. Come winters and, it’s makki ki roti or yellow corn flat bread, that becomes staple in every punjabi household – be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. Corn often referred to as maize in Punjab, is gluten free which makes it a good option for those who are allergic to wheat.
Traditionally, Makki ki roti makes a splendid combination with sarson ka saag (cooked mustard greens) but it can also be cooked in other ways to relish with yogurt and butter. This recipe is flavored with fresh methi (fenugreek leaves). Rich, pungent and slightly bitter, fenugreek leaves are extremely nutritious and turns a plain makki ki roti into something delicious and healthy!
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