Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
Main Ingredients
- Water (पानी) - 1½ cups
- Salt (नमक) - a pinch
- Oil/Ghee (घी) - 1 tbsp
- Makki Atta (मक्की आटा) - 2 cups
- Ghee (घी) - for smearing
- Lehsun/Gaon Ki Chutney
- Mustard Oil (सरसों तेल) – ½ cup
- Dry Red Chilli (सूखी मिर्च) – 45gm (30nos)
- Heeng (हींग) - ½ tsp
- Cumin seeds (जीरा) – 1 tbsp
- Coriander seeds (धनिया) - 2 tbsp
- Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 2 tbsp
- Garlic, peeled (लहसुन) – ½ cup (125 gm)
- Amchur Powder (अमचूर) - 2 tbsp
- Salt (नमक) – 1½ tbsp
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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For Makki Roti -
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- Bring water to a boil along with salt and 1 tbsp of ghee and turn off the heat. Add makki ka atta and stir till it absorbs all the moisture. Cover the atta with a lid and let it sit for 10 mins.
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- After the resting time of 10mins scoop out the atta onto a kneading surface and knead it with some oil for 7-10 mins. As you knead it the cracks from the dough will form.
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- Divide it into the equal-sized dough of your choice of size, a medium size dough ball is a good size to handle.
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- Dust the counter with dry makki atta and then roll it out like a chapati.
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- Cook on both sides on a hot tawa and then cook it on an open flame to puff it up. Smear ghee on the hot roti and serve.
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For Lehsun Chutney -
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- Heat oil in a pan and gently on low heat fry the chillies. Please remove them and keep them aside.
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- To the same oil add heeng, cumin, coriander, peeled garlic, and ginger and cook them for 3-4 mins till the garlic gets tender.
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Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
Use freshly roasted and hand-ground whole spices for the most vibrant flavor profile. Allow aromatics to bloom gently in fat, and always taste your dish in the final 2 minutes of simmering to balance acidity, salt, and heat.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover मक्की की नरम रोटी बिना टूटे ऐसे बनाएँ?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.