Missi Roti – Protein Flatbread

Cooking Time: About 10 – 15 mins for the dough; 1 minute per flatbread

Missi Roti is a protein rich flatbread from northern India. We have had some delicious restaurant versions but always wanted to try making them at home. That way I could adjust the flavor (more) and greasiness (less) to suit our palates. It’s now a big hit with the kids as well!

• Use the two main ingredients in following proportions, other ingredients can be varied according to taste – 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup chickpea (besan) flour.
• Finely chop and add 1 medium sized onion, and 2 to 3 small green chillies.
• Add 1 tbsp carom seeds (ajwain), 1-2 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, 3 tbsp vegetable oil heated up in microwave for 45 seconds.
• Mix everything together and slowly add water while kneading the dough. Be sure to add only couple of tbsp water at a time, mix and knead the dough, then add more water if needed.
• Form a soft dough ball and let it rest covered for 1-2 hours.
• Make dough balls about 1.5 inch in diameter.
• Heat a flat pan or electric griddle on medium-high.
• Spread some wheat flour on a rolling board or clean kitchen counter.
• Roll each dough ball in some wheat flour and then pat it down into a flatbread with your fingers. Sprinkle more flour if the dough starts to stick to your fingers or the rolling surface.
• The flatbread can be as thick as regular tortillas or slightly thicker.
• Roast well on the hot pan/griddle, smearing a bit of ghee or butter on each side.
• Serve hot with accompaniments of your choice, or eat as is.

Carom Seed Benefits! They aid proper digestion, especially when consuming high protein and high fiber foods such as chickpea flour. They treat indigestion related abdominal discomfort such as stomach pain or burning sensation. They also add a little heat and a wonderful aroma to the food.