Missi Roti Recipe

Missi Roti is a savory and nutty-flavored flatbread made with a mix of whole wheat flour, gram flour, and spices. it is generally served as it contains all the necessary spices, but can be served with any choice of north Indian creamy curry.

Missi Roti recipe can be prepared at home by using some easily available ingredients such as wheat flour, cumin powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, moong dal, garam masala, salt as per taste, and last but not least refined oil.

basically, the recipe is made with an equal amount of chickpea flour (Besan) and wheat flour. adding besan flour makes these missi roti soft compared to other rotis. on top of that, it is topped with finely chopped onion, ajwain, and Kasuri methi which makes it fully flavored.

Missi Roti is a perfect delight for lazy Sunday afternoons when you want to relish something delectable without putting in much effort. So, next time whenever you crave something delicious and satiating, then try this dish and relish it with your family and friends.

Ingredients for Missi Roti

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup besan
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 to 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• 2 teaspoons oil
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• ½ tsp aamchur powder 
• water (for kneading)
• oil or ghee (for roasting)
• Salt to taste

Instructions for Missi Roti

1. Take the whole wheat flour, besan (gram flour) and ajwain (carom seeds) in a mixing bowl or a pan.
2. Add finely chopped onion, chopped green chilli, asafoetida (hing), aamchur powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, 2 teaspoons oil, and salt.
3. Mix all ingredients with your hand.
4. Then add ½ cup water and Begin to mix and knead the dough.
5. Add more water as required and knead to a smooth soft dough.
6. Cover it with muslin cloth and keep aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.
7. now pinch a medium-sized ball of dough, Roll to a circle of about 5 to 6 inches. Sprinkle some more flour if required while rolling. Roll to medium to medium-thick roti.
8. further, roll it in a slightly thick circle like chapati or paratha.
9. Heat a griddle or skillet (tawa) over medium flame.
10. Place the roti on a hot tawa or skillet.
11. cook until tiny bubbles starts to rise on the top surface.
12. When the base is partially cooked, flip the roti using a spatula or tongs.
13. Spread 1/2-teaspoon ghee on the surface using a spatula and cook it for a minute.
14. When the second side is cooked and brown spots can be seen, then flip again. Spread some ½ to 1 teaspoon oil, or ghee on this side too.
15. Repeat the flip and cook process (no need to spread ghee this time) for 1-2 times until golden brown spots appear evenly on both sides.
16. Transfer it to a plate. Prepare the remaining rotis and cook them in the same manner
17. Enjoy this flavoursome Roti with your loved ones.

Serving Suggestions

Serve missi roti hot or warm with any vegetable dish, dal or with a pickle or curd or butter. It tastes so good that you can just have it plain also without any accompaniment. For best taste have them hot or warm.