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    CORN FLOUR BREAD

    Published: Sep 9, 2015 · Modified: Nov 9, 2020 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Corn Flour Bread or Corn Bread or Cornmeal flatbread | How to make makki ki roti or makki di roti

    Corn bread or roti is a traditional healthy and delicious unleavened flat bread very popular in Punjab, India. Makki Ki Roti is prepared specially during winter using maize flour (makki ka atta) or cornmeal on tandoor oven or griddle (cast iron pan or tava).

    This vegetarian dish is often served along with sarso ka saag  (mustard green gravy) for lunch or dinner.

    Another favorite winter dessert recipe that I generally like to prepare in USA during thanksgiving and Christmas is Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka halwa)

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    Health benefits of Maize flour or Cornmeal or Corn flour

    Maize flour (makki ka atta) or Corn meal is highly nutritious. Corn flour is good source of carbohydrates, iron and dietary fiber. It is very rich in vitamins and minerals like b6, magnesium and folate. Unlike other flour, cornmeal does not contain any gluten. It is therefore safe for gluten intolerance and celiac disease

    Cornstarch vs Cornmeal (Corn flour) vs Maize flour (makki ki atta)

    In United states and western countries corn flour is ground cornmeal or powder from dried whole corn kernels. Its light yellow in color while cornstarch is white powder made from starchy part of corn kernel.

    In India, makki ki atta (maize flour) is different from corn flour. Corn flour is just plain white color and also referred to as cornstarch here.

    Nachos, tacos all use maize flour or corn flour from ground cornmeal.

    Maize flour or Corn flour is gluten free. This is one of the best recipe to try if you are on vegan, gluten free diet.

    Can diabetics eat cornmeal or maize flour (makki ka atta)?

    This flour contains high glycemic index. So it is better you eat in limitation or avoid as it may increase your blood sugar level.

    How to make soft makki ki roti or corn flour bread?

    To make these flatbread soft, I have added whole wheat flour. You can also add oil while kneading or mooli (grated white radish or winter radish) in the recipe.

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    Detailed recipe for Makki Ki Roti or Corn Bread or Flatbread

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    Corn Flour Bread or Corn Bread or Cornmeal flatbread | How to make makki ki roti or makki di roti

    Kushi
    Corn bread or Makki ki roti is a traditional healthy and delicious unleavened flat bread very popular in Punjab, India. This is prepared specially during winter using maize flour (makki ka atta) or cornmeal on tandoor oven or griddle (cast iron pan or tava). Makki roti can be prepared in less than 30 mins!
    4.73 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Bread, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Indian, north indian, punjabi
    Servings 8 roti or bread
    Calories 109 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Corn flour or Maize flour (makki ki atta)
    • ½ cup Whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cup Warm water (add as required)
    • Oil or butter for cooking bread or rotis
    • Salt , to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add the corn flour, wheat flour, salt to taste and mix.
      1 cup Corn flour, ½ cup Whole wheat flour, Salt
    • Now add warm water little by little and knead to make firm dough. This dough should not be sticky. Be careful while adding water. Add it only in increments. Cover it and keep it aside for 20 minutes.
      ¾ cup Warm water
    • Take small piece of dough on your working surface, Shape them into ball and pat it with your palm and fingers to form bread of medium thickness. It is difficult to roll out this bread using rolling pin. So I generally prefer making mini flatbreads
    • Heat tava / griddle and grease with butter or oil. Place the rolled flat bread on it and drizzle some more butter. Cook on medium high flame till one side is little browned. Then flip on the other side and drizzle some more butter. Cook until it becomes golden brown on both the sides.
      Oil
    • Repeat the process for remaining dough.
    • Corn Flour Bread or Makki Ki Roti is ready. Serve hot with butter, Sarson ka Saag or Mustard greens gravy and enjoy.

    Notes

    • If you find it difficult to find the corn flour in the stores near you then grind the dried corn kernels to smooth powder and use it in the recipe.
    • It is easily available in any Indian store as corn maize flour OR makki ka atta. You also get Bob's Red Mill Corn Flour in most grocery stores in the US.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Corn bread or roti is a traditional healthy and delicious unleavened flat bread very popular in Punjab, India. Makki Ki Roti is prepared specially during winter using maize flour (makki ka atta) or cornmeal on tandoor oven or griddle (cast iron pan or tava). #easycornbreadrecipe #indianfood #indinbread #punjabifood #roti #winterrecipes #glutenfreebread #veganbread

    Preparation time : 30 minutes
    Serves : 8 roti bread

    Ingredients for Corn Flour Bread or Makki ki roti

    Corn flour - 1 cup
    Wheat flour - ½ cup
    Warm water approx ¾ cup
    Oil - for cooking the bread ( non-vegans can also use butter)
    Salt to taste

    Steps to prepare Corn Bread or Makki di Roti
    • Add the corn flour, wheat flour, salt to taste and mix. Now add warm water little by little and knead to make firm dough. This dough should not be sticky. Be careful while adding water. Cover it and keep it aside for 20 minutes.
    • Take small piece of dough on your working surface, shape them into ball and pat it with your palm and fingers to form bread of medium thickness. It is difficult to roll out this bread using rolling pin.
    • Heat tava / griddle and grease with butter. Place the bread on it and drizzle some more butter. Cook on medium high flame till one side is little browned. Then flip on the other side and drizzle some more butter. Cook until it becomes golden brown on both the sides.
    • Repeat the process for remaining dough.
    • Corn Flour Bread is ready. Serve hot with butter, Sarson ka Saag and enjoy.

    Tip and Info :

    • If you find it difficult to find the corn flour in the stores near you then grind the dried corn kernals to smooth powder and use it in the recipe.
    • It is easily available in any Indian store as corn maize flour OR makki ka atta. I got the corn flour from Fresh Thyme store. You also get Bobs Red Mill Corn Flour.

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    1. Kiran gill

      December 23, 2015 at 1:23 am

      Wow maki di roti dekh k mere mouth ch pani aa gya ?

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 23, 2015 at 8:30 pm

        Thank you Kiran 🙂

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