IN Cuisine

Missi Roti (Spiced Chickpea Flour Flatbread)

Rustic Rajasthani flatbread made with a blend of wheat and chickpea flour, studded with onion and carom seeds — high in protein, crisp, and full of earthy flavor.

15mPrep
20mCook
4Servings
220Calories
11gProtein

Ingredients

  • 1 cupwhole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 cupchickpea flour (besan)
  • 1 smallonion, finely diced
  • 1 wholegreen chili, minced
  • 1 tspcarom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 tspcumin seeds
  • 1 tspred chili powder
  • 1 tbspoil
  • 1 tbspghee for cooking
  • 1 tspsalt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
  • 0.5 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 whole green chili, minced
  • 0.5 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Mix atta, besan, onion, green chili, carom seeds, cumin, red chili, salt, and oil.
  2. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough; rest 10 minutes.
  3. Divide into balls; roll each into a thick 6-inch flatbread.
  4. Cook on a hot tawa over medium heat with ghee; flip and press to cook evenly.
  5. Both sides should develop golden-brown char spots; serve hot.
  6. Pair with dal, yogurt, or a robust curry.

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