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Makki and Methi Roti Recipe

Punjabi · Vegetarian · 30 min · 4 servings

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For the soul.

30 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 2 cups makki ka atta (yellow corn meal flour)
  • 1 cups /2 methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped
  • 2 green chillies - chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ajwain (carom seeds)
  • 1 tablespoon kashmiri red chilli powder
  • + 1 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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For the convenience.

35 mins
~₹350 total

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How to Make Makki and Methi Roti Recipe at Home

Ingredients (6 items)

  • makki ka atta (yellow corn meal flour)2 cups
  • /2 methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped1 cups
  • green chillies - chopped2
  • ajwain (carom seeds)1 tablespoon
  • kashmiri red chilli powder1 tablespoon
  • salt - to taste
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time20 min
Total Time30 min
Servings4
CourseLunch
CuisinePunjabi
DietVegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin making Makki and Methi Roti Recipe, heat some water in a pan till lukewarm

  2. 2

    In a steel mixing bowl, add Maize flour, chopped fenugreek leaves, green chillies, carom seeds and salt

  3. 3

    Mix everything well

  4. 4

    Now add lukewarm water to the maize flour little by little and knead into a soft dough

  5. 5

    Add some oil on top of the entire ball of dough and keep aside

  6. 6

    Place a tawa on low heat and let it heat up

  7. 7

    Next divide the dough into small balls

  8. 8

    Roll out each ball between two sheets of plastic (cling film) into a circle or you can use your hands with the help of wet fingers to make a small round roti

  9. 9

    Place roti on the the tawa and cook it on low flame from both sides until brown spots appear

  10. 10

    Prepare the rest of the the rotis in a similar way and serve hot

  11. 11

    Serve Makki and Methi Roti with Sarson Ka Saag and Burani Raita for a delicious weekday meal

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roti

What is Roti?+
Makki and Methi Roti Recipe is a vegetarian Punjabi lunch dish made with makki ka atta (yellow corn meal flour), /2 methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped, green chillies - chopped, ajwain (carom seeds), and more. It takes about 30 min to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Roti?+
Makki and Methi Roti Recipe takes 30 min in total — 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Roti?+
Makki and Methi Roti Recipe requires 6 ingredients including makki ka atta (yellow corn meal flour), /2 methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped, green chillies - chopped, ajwain (carom seeds), kashmiri red chilli powder, and 1 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Roti easy to make at home?+
Yes! Makki and Methi Roti Recipe can be made at home in 30 min following the 11 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Roti online?+
Yes! You can order Roti from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Roti" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.