Bajra-Methi Missi Roti is a popular and healthy Indian bread made with a combination of bajra (pearl millet) and methi (fenugreek) leaves. It is a great source of nutrients and fiber, and is commonly enjoyed with a side of vegetables or curd.
Here is the list of steps How to make Bajra-Methi Missi Roti at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup bajra flour
- 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1/4 cup chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- Water as required
- Ghee for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add bajra flour and besan. Mix well.
- Add chopped methi leaves and onions to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix everything together.
- Add 1 tbsp of oil to the mixture and mix well. This will help to bind the mixture together.
- Gradually add water to the mixture to form a soft dough. Knead the dough well for about 5 minutes.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- After resting, divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
- On a clean surface, take a dough ball and roll it into a small circle.
- Heat a tawa or griddle on medium-high heat.
- Place the rolled roti on the tawa and cook for 1-2 minutes on one side.
- Flip the roti and cook for another minute on the other side.
- Apply ghee on both sides of the roti and cook until the roti is crispy and golden brown.
- Repeat the same process with the remaining dough balls.
- Serve hot with a side of vegetables or curd.
Tips
- Make sure to knead the dough well for a smooth and soft texture.
- The amount of water required may vary depending on the quality of the flour, so add water gradually.
- Applying ghee on both sides of the roti helps to enhance the flavor and also makes it crispy.
- Bajra-Methi Missi Roti is a healthy and delicious bread that can be enjoyed as a breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is rich in nutrients and fiber, and is a great way to incorporate bajra and methi into your diet.
