Missi Roti | Savory Indian Bread | Roti Recipe

      Missi Roti is a savory Indian bread made with a combination of whole wheat flour, besan flour and spice powders. This roti is very healthy, high in protein and quite filling too. It tastes so good with Spinach dal or sarson ka saag or raita. I had it with black eyed peas mushroom gravy. You can make this roti recipe for lunch or dinner. It is also perfect travel food.

    Ingredients

           1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
           1/4 Cup of Besan Flour (Kadalai Maavu)
           1 Tsp of Salt
           1/2 Tsp of Red Chilly Powder
           1/4 Tsp of Turmeric Powder
           1 Tsp of Coriander Powder
           1/2 Tsp of Garam Masala
   Pinch of Ajwain
           1/4 Cup of Finely Chopped Onion
           2 Green Chilies, Finely Chopped
           1 Tbsp of Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
           2 Tsp of Oil
   Water as needed

    Method

In a bowl, mix both the flours, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder, ajwain, garam masala, chopped onion, green chilly, chopped coriander leaves, oil, salt and water, knead well to make a soft dough. Keep aside for 15-20 mins.
Make a equally sized balls out of the dough. Roll out each ball into a circular shape with a rolling pin.
Heat a pan, carefully place the rolled roti in the hot pan, cook the roti’s in medium heat. When bubbles starts appearing, apply oil and flip it to the other side, cook till brown spots appear on both the sides of the roti.
Remove it from pan and place it in serving dish. Repeat the same process with each ball of dough.
Serve Immediately.

Tips

Serve with any dal or yogurt or any subzi.
If your dough is dry, you can add some more oil or water.
If you want more spicy, you can increase the quantity of red chilly powder.

Health Benefits of Whole Wheat Flour

Rich in fiber, helps in proper functioning of digestive tract and lowers the cholesterol and metabolic syndromes.
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reversing the weight gain process.
Lowers the risk of diabetes.
Excellent laxative properties.

ASIAN INSPIRED SHREDDED CHAPATHI | LEFTOVER CHAPATHI NOODLES

Are you in the mood for some Asian food and all you have is some leftover chapathi or even leftover wheat/flour tortilla, here is a simple recipe with an Asian twist . As chapathis are made of whole wheat flour and with the addition of colorful vegetables, you can make this healthy chapathi noodles for kids as snack after they come back from school.

    Ingredients

       3 Chapathi, I used Leftover Roomali Roti
         1/2 of Large White/ Red Onion, Sliced
         1 Carrot, Thin Strips
     1/4 Cup of Sliced Cabbage
   1 Tbsp of Green Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Finely Chopped
     3 Mushroom, Sliced
       1/2 Tsp of Sugar
         2 Green Chillies
     1 Tsp of Soy Sauce
         2 Tsp of Tomato Chilli Ketchup
     4 Sliced Jalepeno Pepper or 1/2 Tsp of vinegar or Lemon Juice
         1/4 Tsp of Black pepper Powder
         Salt to Taste
   1 Spring (Green) Onion to garnish

    Method

Stack the chapathis, one above the other and cut into four quarters, cut along lengthwise into thin strips.
Heat oil in a pan, add sliced onion and green chilies, fry them until it turns golden brown. Add carrot, mushroom, capsicum, cabbage and salt, fry them for 2 mins.
Then add soy sauce, sugar, tomato chilli ketchup, black pepper and jalepeno pepper. Mix well and fry them for a min.
Finally add lengthwise cut chapathi’s and toss well to mix in high flame and garnish with spring(green) onion and serve hot immediately.

Tips

You can add any vegetables of your choice.
If you don’t get jalapeno peppers, instead you can add vinegar or lemon juice for tangy taste.
You can also follow the same recipe with parotta or tortilla
You can add tomato ketchup instead of tomato chilli ketchup.
Teriyaki sauce can also be added for a nice taste.
Add a tbsp of peanut butter or toasted sesame seeds/sesame oil can also be added for more authentic Asian flavor.
Make the vegetables crunchy it should not be too soft.

Health Benefits of Chapathi(Whole Wheat) & Vegetables

Rich in fiber and protein.
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
Good for weight loss.
Vegetables are home for antioxidants.
Vegetables are packed with soluble and insoluble fibers.