Khana Pakana

Makkai is roti is a cornmeal flat bread of Pakistani and Indian cuisine. It is the official companion bread of Sarson ka saag. This recipe of Makkai ki roti is altered slightly to make easy for you to handle.

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.

2. Remove from heat and add half the oil to it.

3. Add the cornmeal, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

4. Cover and put over very low heat for 4 minutes.

5. Remove from heat, mix in the remaining oil and leave to cool.

6. When the cornmeal has cooled, add the green chilli, sugar and salt and mix in.

7. Now add the whole grain flour and mix in well to avoid lumps.

8. This should produce a semi-stiff dough.

9. Add more water if necessary.

10. Pour some sunflower oil into a saucer, spread a little onto a clean work surface and rub some onto a rolling pin.

11. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and roll them into balls.

12. After dipping one of the dough balls into the saucer of oil to coat it, place it on the oiled work surface, and using the oiled rolling pin, roll it into a disc about 2 mm thick.

13. Pour about a tablespoon of oil into a medium sized frying pan and heat over medium heat.

14. When the oil is hot put in the dough disc (roti) and fry it for 2-3 minutes or until it turns golden brown on the side facing the pan.

15. Flip the roti over and again fry for 2-3 minutes.

16. The rotis look much like parathas.

17. Repeat steps 5, 6 until all the dough balls are converted into rotis.

18. Best served with Sursoon ka Saag Also try our Bajaray ki Roti.

19. Serve hot.