Missi Roti – Indian Flatbread

Step 1: Prepare the dry mix

In a large bowl, take 1.25 cup wheat flour and 3/4 cup besan. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp crushed pepper, 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1/2 tsp aamchur, a pinch of hing, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 finely chopped chilli, 1/2 finely chopped onion, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander, and 1/2 tsp salt.

Step 2: Mix ingredients

Mix all the ingredients well until they are combined.

Step 3: Knead the dough

Add 1/2 cup water and begin to knead the dough. Add water as required, little by little, to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes until a smooth and soft dough is formed.

Step 4: Rest the dough

Grease the dough with 1 tsp oil and knead again for a minute to make it softer.

Step 5: Roll the roti

Pinch a ball-sized dough and roll it gently on a floured surface (using wheat flour for dusting). Roll the dough into a slightly thick, round roti. Dust off any excess flour.

Step 6: Roast the first side

Place the rolled roti on a hot tawa. Roast for 1 minute until small bubbles appear.

Step 7: Roast the second side

Flip over and roast for another minute.

Step 8: Add oil and cook

Drizzle 1/2 tsp oil or ghee on the roti and flip again. Drizzle another 1/2 tsp oil or ghee on the other side and roast both sides until cooked completely and golden brown spots appear. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Step 9: Serve

Serve Missi Roti hot with butter and veg kadai or your preferred side dish.

• Ensure the dough is soft and smooth for soft rotis.

• Adjust spice levels according to your preference.

• Serve hot with a dollop of butter or ghee for best taste.

• Can add finely chopped spinach or grated radish to the dough.

• Use a mix of different flours like jowar or bajra for varied texture and nutrition.