Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe - Spicy Spinach Cornmeal Flatbread Recipe)

A simple and healthy Indian bread with spinach,Indian spices and corn meal flour. This delicious roti can be that can be had with any Indian gravy.

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Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe - Spicy Spinach Cornmeal Flatbread Recipe)
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Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe - Spicy Spinach Cornmeal Flatbread Recipe is one healthy Indian Flat bread made with maize flour and palak. 

Makki ki roti is usually made during winter months and is served with sarson ka saag. It is made of corn meal flour and tastes delicious with a dollop of butter.

Makki ki roti becomes more nutritious when you add palak to it. Palak is packed nutrients and it contains good amount of potassium and Iron. 

Serve the delicious Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe  along with Sarson Ka Saag and serve it as a weeknight dinner during the winters months.

If you are looking for more Indian bread here are some : 

  1. Gujarati Methi Thepla (Spiced Indian Flat Bread with Fenugreek Leaves)
  2. Homemade Butter Naan Recipe (Soft Yogurt Bread)
  3. Bhatura Recipe (Fried Puffed Yogurt Bread)

Course: North Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegan
Equipments Used: Pure Iron Roti Tawa
Prep in

25 M

Cooks in

10 M

Total in

35 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups Makki Ka Atta (Yellow Corn Meal Flour)
  • 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Spinach Leaves (Palak) , chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger , grated
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • Salt , to taste
  • Oil , for cooking

How to make Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe - Spicy Spinach Cornmeal Flatbread Recipe)

  1. To begin making the Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe - Spicy Spinach Corn Meal Flat Bread Recipe combine all the ingredients except the oil in a mixing bowl.

  2. Add a little water at a time and make a soft dough. Drizzle a little oil over the kneaded dough and knead for a few more minutes until the dough is smooth.

  3. Divide the makki ki roti dough into 10 portions of lemon ball size, cover and keep aside.

  4. Preheat an iron skillet; place a wet muslin cloth on the working surface; wet the palms of your hands and place a dough portion on the wet cloth. Pat the makki roti dough with your fingers to make a flat circle. You can also use a rolling pin to roll it out to approximately 3 inches in diameter.

  5. Invert the muslin cloth over the preheated skillet and place the rolled out makki roti on skillet. Cook the roti on medium heat, flipping over to cook on both sides. Cook until you see brown spots appear on the makki roti.

  6. Once you notice lighter brown spots, smear a teaspoon of ghee and cook for a few more minutes until lightly crisp.Once the paratha is done, place it on a platter and proceed to cook the remaining parathas.

  7. Serve the delicious Palak Makki Ki Roti Recipe along with Sarson Ka Saag and serve it as a weeknight dinner during the winters months.