April 18, 2011

Pyaaz Makki Ki Roti

Srivalli has been organising blogging marathon for some time. This is the fourth edition, where the marathoners are divided into 3 groups and I decided to join the third group and this is my first in running a marathon. I opted to run along since the duration was 7 days only. My attempt to post continuously on my own for a week has never been successful. So wanted to test the waters and when you have a group to motivate you, I'm sure I will cross the finishing line. I will be blogging recipes on the theme- Indian Bread. So for the next seven days you will see varieties of Indian breads here.




The first on the series is Makki ki roti with the addition of onions added to the dough.

You need

  • Makki ki atta- 1.5 cups
  • Medium sized onion - 1, grated
  • Green chilly - 1 no
  • Hot water - about 1 cup
  • Salt -1/2 tspn
  • Wheat flour/atta for dabbing
  
You need
Mix all the ingredients except water, in a bowl.  Add hot water in parts to the flour mixture. Mix with a spatula. When the dough is warm to handle with your hand, knead it to a smooth dough. Add more water if required. The dough should be smooth and soft.


  
I used wheat flour to dab the rotis while rolling. Pinch a lemon sized dough.  Oil the rolling board or use a zip lock cover to roll the rotis. Pat the rotis using your fingers. Optionally can give a gentle roll with the rolling pin towards the end, for making it even.



Heat a cast iron tawa. Smear the tawa with little oil. When the tawa is moderately hot, place a roti.  When one side is cooked. Drizzle oil along the sides, flip and cook other side too. Serve hot. Usually its served along side with Sarson ka saag. I have served with fresh beans in palak gravy. Shall blog that recipe later.






Check out my Blogging Marathoners doing Group 3 BM#4 along with me

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25 comments:

  1. onion is a very good variation ,normally I use grated radish.....

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  2. I love this...just want it hot,dono how many I would eat..:)

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  3. Looks great Jayasree..I love all types of rotis and so looking forward to your 7 different versions..I am sure you will do just great!

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  4. Very healthy roti..I like to try various kind of rotis and parathas and will be hooked to ur space to see different varieties.

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  5. Wow thats a wonderful and yummy roti, its kinda hard for us to get makki flour...feel like having that inviting platter..

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  6. Good looking rotis, all the best with your marathon. I am finding time zipping past these days as kids are at home for vacations, so can't indulge in marathons.Good luck to you for your marathon, I am sure you will do it.

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  7. these look great Jayasree. So you are about to post many rotis this week...looking forward to those too.

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  8. Wow...my favorite.....looks yum...

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  9. wow...looks very healthy and yummy roti...

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  10. I love these! your looks very tempting :)

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  11. interesting rotis..always heard of makki ki roti but never tried. You used the yellow corn flour, right?

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  12. Hi Jayasree

    Rotis look awesome.Must be very fulfilling as well.
    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  13. awesome whole grain food for me!!....yummy with onions!...gonna try it for sure!
    Smitha
    Smitha's Spicy Flavors

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  14. Lovely tantalizing Roti. It should taste good by itself with the addition of onion and chili. I have a question for you -- is Makki Ka Atta a cornmeal or cornflour?

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  15. Delicious looking makki ki roti. I have the same question as CL, is makki ka atta same as cornmeal??

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  16. That looks simply awesome the makki ki roti. Looking forward of flat breads :)

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  17. @Rajani akka, enjoy the vacation with your kids.

    Regd. Makki ka atta, its fine corn meal ie yellow in color and not the corn flour used as thickner. Corn meal is like what is atta of wheat and corn flour is similar to maida/all purpose flour. Hope this helps.

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  18. very tasty looking preparation there, love the varities that's being showcased :)

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