Makai No Rotlo
Veg
Vegan
A hearty and rustic unleavened bread made from cornmeal, traditionally served with ghee and jaggery.
Cuisines
Gujarati
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | makai flour (cornmeal) |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee or oil |
| 1 pinch | salt |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the makai flour and salt.
- 2 Gradually add water to the flour, mixing continuously to form a soft dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into 2-3 equal portions and shape them into balls.
- 4 Flatten each ball gently between your palms to form a thick disc.
- 5 Heat a tawa or flat skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with ghee or oil.
- 6 Place the rotlo on the hot tawa and cook until small bubbles form on the surface.
- 7 Flip the rotlo and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear.
- 8 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- 9 Serve hot with ghee or butter and a side of garlic chutney or yogurt.
Tips
For a smoky flavor, cook the rotlo directly on an open flame for a few seconds after cooking on the tawa.