MISSI ROTI

Missi Roti was a staple breakfast in our home while growing up. All the leftover lentils and vegetables were kneaded into a dough and turned into crisp delicious Flatbreads. These were served along with homemade butter and chilled thick homemade Yogurt. Some days this was also our Sunday lunch.

Although my mother, aunts, everyone made Missi Roti, my grandmother’s Missi Roti always stole the show. She was never shy to use ample flavor in her food and that’s the reason her food was always bold, zesty and flavorful. Her secret to making the most delicious Missi Rotis was to add Achaar/ Pickle to her Rotis. She would add a heaping spoon of Mango/ Lime/ Green Chilly Pickle to the Missi Roti. This addition was a complete game changer and made her Missi Rotis the talk of the town.

My grandmother also added a generous helping of chopped Red Onions and Green Chillies and these additions are non negotiable for me as well. Once the Rotis were rolled out, my grandmother would pan fry them in a generous helping of Ghee. This made her Missi Rotis flaky, crisp and irresistible. I use very little Ghee in my Missi Roti and cook them on slow to achieve a crisp texture.

I have added chopped Cilantro to my recipe today, however any available greens can be added. Finely chopped Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish leaves, Mustard Greens, all taste brilliant in this recipe. This recipe is so forgiving, you can literally add any leftovers, Greens, Chutneys, Pickles etc to make a new recipe each time.

Although these Missi Rotis taste best with some Yogurt, Butter and Pickle/ Chutney, you can also serve them with Saag, Chana Masala, Paneer etc to make your lunch/dinner extra special.

Do try and let me know your thoughts. You can tag me on Instagram @supaintsonplates #supaintsonplates. I would love to hear from you.

MISSI ROTI

Surabhi Sehgal

Crisp delicious Flatbread made with leftovers. Best enjoyed as Breakfast with homemade Butter and Yogurt.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian Cuisine

Servings 10 Missi Rotis

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 Cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp Besan
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• Green Chillies finely chopped (to taste)
• 2 tsp Pickle (any Pickle of choice)
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp Coriander chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 Cup leftover lentils
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Ajwain

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients (except dal) to a mixing bowl 
• Add the lentil slowly until the dough comes together
• Roll into small balls
• With the help of a rolling pin roll out the Flatbread, brush with Ghee, fold and roll out
• Cook on a hot griddle with some Ghee or oil
• Enjoy hot with some Ghee and pickle

Keyword Missi Roti