MAKKI KI ROTI (PUNJABI CORNBREAD)

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Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10 cakes, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups cornmeal
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/4 cup butter, melted for spreading
salt

Steps:

  • Mix corn meal and salt in bowl.
  • Pour boiling water in center (like well) and knead to a stiff dough with a spatula or big spoon.
  • Divide it into about 10 balls and roll each out to a circular disc shape (about 1/8 inch thick, and 4 inches in diameter).
  • Cook breads in either a skillet with oil or ghee until brown on both sides on low-medium heat.
  • Serve hot with Chutney.
  • Serving Tip: Stack them by spreading melted butter between each bread.
  • Tip for fist time user: Makki Ki Roti comes from the Punjab. The rolling out bread into perfect circular shape will be challenge at first. However, this skill can not be taught and only become better with practice.
  • Customize: Customize by adding cumin seeds, garam masala, chopped fresh coriander or other spices on this basic recipe.

Etwar Eti
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Naqvi Imran
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


FTG Sesco
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I love the crispy edges of the makki di roti.


ALI RAZA SAMOON
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cornbread.


Amber Sugar Simp
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I would love to try this recipe with different types of greens, such as spinach or kale.


md noi
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter day.


Sohail Maan
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I love that this recipe is vegetarian.


ayoty star
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Khushtyar Khan
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I found this recipe to be a bit too spicy, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt.


M H Arfat
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The makki di roti was a bit dry for my taste, but the sarson da saag was delicious.


Abbass Nawaz
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Punjabi food.


Nokuthula Asemahle
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Majed Boudriga
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the cornmeal pairs perfectly with the spiciness of the sarson da saag.


killer owl
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal.


Shaswat Raj Chaudhary
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I tried this recipe for makki di roti and it turned out great! The rotis were soft and fluffy, and the sarson da saag was flavorful and creamy.


Chimezie Timothy
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Makki di roti and sarson da saag is a classic Punjabi dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor.