Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

Dill leaves

finely chopped

1 unit

Carrot

grated

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

2 cup

Rice flour

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

to cook

0.25 tsp

Asafoetida

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds

0.25 cup

Cabbage

finely chopped

1 inch

Ginger

finely chopped

1 unit

Green Bell Pepper

finely chopped

Step 1
~4 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, grated carrots, chopped cabbage, chopped capsicum, chopped onion, grated coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger, asafoetida, and salt.

Step 2
~4 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 3
~4 min

Gradually add warm water while kneading the dough until it becomes soft.

Key Technique: Kneading
Step 4
~4 min

The dough should be soft and pliable, requiring about 1 cup of water.

Step 5
~4 min

Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

After resting, grease your palm and divide the dough into large lemon-sized portions.

Step 7
~4 min

Preheat a non-stick tawa or roti pan over medium heat.

Step 8
~4 min

Wet a muslin cloth or grease a plantain leaf.

Step 9
~4 min

Grease your palm and place a portion of the dough in the center of the cloth.

Step 10
~4 min

Using your fingers, pat the dough into a circular disc of medium thickness.

Step 11
~4 min

Make three small holes in the roti to ensure even cooking.

Step 12
~4 min

Carefully invert the akki roti onto the preheated pan and peel off the cloth or leaf.

Step 13
~4 min

Cook the roti on medium heat for a few seconds until the bottom starts to brown.

Step 14
~4 min

Flip the roti and drizzle a teaspoon of oil around it.

Step 15
~4 min

Cook on both sides until brown spots appear.

Step 16
~4 min

Remove the Masala Akki Roti from the heat and serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adding a small amount of yogurt to the dough can enhance the softness of the roti.

Ensure the tawa is properly heated before cooking the roti to prevent sticking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coconut chutney.

Serve with vegetable curry.

Serve with ghee or butter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut Chutney
Sambar
Vegetable Korma

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka, India

Cultural Significance

A staple breakfast item in South India, showcasing the use of rice flour.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

breakfast
snack
tea time

Popularity Score

65/100

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