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Makki Ki Roti

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Makki Ki Roti

Makki Ki Roti is a vegetarian lunch from Punjab. It is made with cornmeal and ghee. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 25 min. One serving has about 180 kcal, 4 g protein, 25 g carbs and 7 g fat.

Did you know? A winter staple in Punjab. Traditionally paired with sarson ka saag. Cook on a cast-iron tawa.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Punjab
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 4)

250 g cornmeal
150 ml water
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp ghee
2 tbsp ghee

Contains: dairy.

Main ingredients

cornmeal
ghee

Nutrition per serving

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180kcal / serving

Protein: 4 g 9%
Carbs: 25 g 56%
Fat: 7 g 35%
Fibre: 5 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	2mg
Magnesium	40mg
Zinc	1mg

How to make Makki Ki Roti

Mix the cornmeal and salt in a large bowl.
Add warm water little by little and knead into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Rest the dough covered for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.
Flatten one ball between your palms or on a greased sheet, dusting lightly with cornmeal.
Pat it gently into a round roti about 1/4 inch thick.
Cook on a hot tawa until light spots appear, flip, and cook the other side.
Brush with a little ghee and serve warm with sarson ka saag or white butter.

Serves 4 · prep 10 min · cook 15 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Makki Ki Roti: videos

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मक्की रोटी बनाने में दिक्कत है तो यह देखिये । Makki ki Roti | How to make Makki di Roti easy recipeNishaMadhulika · 25.1 lakh views

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मक्की की रोटी - सरसों का साग - बनाईये बडी आसानी से । Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag - Easy RecipeNishaMadhulika · 18.5 lakh views

Quick answers

Is Makki Ki Roti vegetarian?

Yes. Makki Ki Roti is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Makki Ki Roti?

About 180 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Makki Ki Roti from?

Makki Ki Roti comes from Punjab.

What is Makki Ki Roti made of?

The main ingredients are cornmeal and ghee.

How long does Makki Ki Roti take to make?

About 25 min in all: 10 min to prepare and 15 min to cook.

How many people does this Makki Ki Roti recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Makki Ki Roti?

Makki Ki Roti is usually eaten as a lunch.

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