Makki ki roti is a traditional South Asian flatbread made with maize or cornmeal. It is popular in the Punjab region during winter and is served with a side of sarson ka saag. The texture of the dough is a little grainy and sticky. This makes it tricky to make the rotis and requires some practice. This easy recipe variation will allow you to enjoy the traditional flavors without spending excess time in the kitchen. With this easy-to-follow recipe, the tarts will turn out picture-perfect every time. Let them grace your holiday table this season as an elegant appetizer. Fill them with delights like black-eyed peas, aloo palak, sweet potato and black bean chili.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Full of flavor - These lightly spiced cornmeal tarts are so delicious. I enjoy eating them alone, without filling, and with a hot cup of chai. Easy recipe - There’s no long list of ingredients or complicated steps to follow with this recipe. Versatile recipe - Alter the spices in the crust, switch up the fillings, and serve these tarts as part of a brunch, tea, or appetizer.
Ingredients for makki ki roti tarts
The flours - To make these tarts, combine medium-ground yellow cornmeal with traditional Pakistani whole-wheat flour. The whole wheat flour must be a traditional South Asian blend known as atta. Ghee - For best results, use ghee to make your tarts. The spices—A combination of salt, red chili powder, ajwain (carom seeds), and fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) adds flavor and aroma to the tarts.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients, measurements, and recipe instructions.
Substitutions & variations
Use butter - If you’re not a fan of ghee or don’t have any on hand, use unsalted butter instead. Add different spices - Chopped green chilies, cilantro, cumin, or coriander seeds can also be added to enhance the tart crust’s flavor.
Step by step Instructions
Fifth step - Place each circle in a muffin tin and bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before filling.
Expert Tips
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