Missi Roti

Missi Roti is a popular Indian bread from Punjab and Rajasthan. It is also prepared in many parts of Western U.P. Make the popular Rustic Missi Roti Recipe at home with (besan) gram flour/chickpea flour.

You can make it in any season but winters are the best time to enjoy these flatbreads. Adding fresh fenugreek leaves along with coriander leaves take the flavour and taste of these flatbreads to another level!!

About the Recipe

Missi Roti an Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour and chickpea flour(besan) and flavored with herbs and spices. Fresh fenugreek leaves and chopped onions with green chillies are commonly added to it's dough.

Missi Roti made with besan or chickpea flour is also known as Besani Roti (my dad calls it with this name only).

My dad is a fan of Missi Roti and usually orders it along with other breads like naan or tandoori roti, whenever he dines out.

It is very popular in Northern parts of India in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Some say it originated from villages of Rajasthan (Rajasthani Missi Roti) and others say it originated from Punjabi (Punjabi Missi Roti).

What is Missi Roti

Missi Means Mixed and Roti is Chapati/Indian flatbread, since this flatbread is made with mixed gram flour and whole wheat flour it is called missi roti. Though you can add other flours like jowar, bajra also.

This flatbread is usually made on chullha or a small earthen stove in villages or in tandoor (like naan and tandoori roti) on roadside dhabas and has a rustic appeal to it. Oh, I miss so much the roadside Dhabas of Punjab and Rajasthan where you can enjoy the fresh tandoor baked rotis, naan breads with your Dhaba dals and curries.

It is also served at functions and parties where these are made on big tandoors to cater larger crowds.

Nutritional benefits of the ingredients of Missi Roti

As per the nutritional value, these can be called healthy rotis/breads. Whole Wheat flour (Gehun ka Atta) is high in fibre and has good nutritional value.

Gram Flour/Chickpea Flour (Besan) is good for people with high sugar levels.

Fenugreek(Methi) leaves tough bitter in taste, are rich in iron and other minerals and vitamins. These are widely used for its medicinal benefits in diabetes, constipation and even kidney ailments and menstrual problems in females. These are also known to purify the blood.

Caraway Seeds/Ajwain and Cumin Seeds is aids in digestion and is good for stomach.

Ingredients to make Missi Roti

Flour- Mixed Gram Flour and Whole Wheat Flour is used. Many people call Gram Flour as Chickpea flour but both are not the same. Since it is widely popular as Chickpea flour, you can use it in the recipe. Gram Flour can be replaced with Kala Chana Flour/Sattu in the recipe. It is more nutritious fibre rich flour suitable for diabetic people.

The ratio of the flours depends on the one's choice. I usually take more of chickpea flour and less of wheat. My ratio of besan to whole wheat flour is 2:1.

Herbs and Vegetables- Fresh Fenugreek leaves are added which not enhance the taste but also the nutritional value. Chopped onions are also added while kneading the dough, but it is optional and you can skip it. Chopped green chillies are also added to the dough. These are optional, you can skip or add as per your heat tolerance. You can also add fresh coriander leaves, any other winter greens like spinach or dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) when fresh fenugreek leaves are not available.

You can also add grated ginger and minced garlic or ginger garlic paste.

Spices- Ajwain/Caraway Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder(optional), Salt, Oil. Ghee or white butter before serving

How to make Missi Roti

• When using fenugreek leaves or any other vegetable greens in the recipe, wash it nicely and clear all the dirt.
• Finely chop the fenugreek and coriander leaves.
• Take both the flour in a mixing bowl, add spices, chopped fenugreek leaves chopped onions(when using), add a tsp of oil and knead to a soft dough.
• Add water in small amounts while kneading the dough. Keep the dough covered for about 10 mins.
• Now before making roti, divide the dough in portions.

• Roll each portion to a round circular disc of about 5-6".
• Heat griddle/tawa, keep the roti on it. when bubbles start appearing, flip it.
• Then cook roti in flame as shown in the pic and video.
• Alternatively you can cook it on induction stovetop as shown in pic below.

How to cook Tandoor style Missi Roti

For Tandoori style Roti, apply water on one side of the the rolled chapati. Heat it on tawa. Then invert the taw on flame and cook roti carefully. Keep moving the tawa and cook roti till it has brown spots on it. This way of cooking gives tandoor style effect.

Storage

Store it nicely wrapped in a linen or cotton cloth/kitchen towel in an air tight container or casserole/hot case.

Leftover rotis can be wrapped in parchment paper or food packing paper and then in aluminum foil and refrigerated.

To freeze, cool the rotis completely, line each roti with parchment paper or food grade paper and then store in a freezer friendly zip lock bag or container.

How long can we keep Missi Roti

Missi Roti stays good for about 2-3 days when stored properly. It used to be the travel food for people in earlier times. Village people carry it as travel food and eat it with pickle or any dry vegetable.

You can also freeze Missi Roti. Reheat on griddle directly without thawing it.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Missi Roti with homemade white butter or a dollop of ghee with your favourite dal or curry.

We enjoyed my Missi roti with Baigan ka Bharta( roasted eggplant made in onion-tomato masala with Indian spices) and some Chaas.

Some of the dals and curries/dry subzi which go well with Missi Roti

I love Missi roti with my Baigan ka Bharta, Sarson Ka Saag, Palak Paneer and simple Aloo Matar ki Subzi. we also love to have it with Langarwali Dal, Dhaba Style Dal, Dal Makhani, Maa Chane di Dal

It can also be enjoyed as a breakfast item along with some pickle/chutney and hot cup of ginger tea(Adrakwali Chai). Gajar Gobhi Shalgam Ka Achaar, Aam aur Sirke ki Chutney(Raw Mango and Cranberry Chutney in Vinegar) or Fresh Turmeric and Ginger pickle.

More Indian Flatbreads from my blog that you may like to try

Whole Wheat Tawa Naan, Amritsari Aloo Kulcha, Methi Paratha,

So what are you waiting for. next time whenever you want to enjoy some rustic meal or need a change from the usual chapatis or naan do try out these Missi Roti. Delicious and super healthy!!

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