The Akki Roti Recipe is a delicious spicy flat bread from Karnataka that is made from rice flour. The akki roti makes a great vegan and gluten free breakfast option. Made from rice flour, shredded vegetables and spices.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rice flour
- 1/4 cup Fresh coconut , grated
- 1 Carrot (Gajjar) , grated
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Dill leaves , finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Cabbage (Patta Gobi/ Muttaikose) , finely chopped
- 1 Onion , finely chopped
- 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
- 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- Salt , to taste
- Cooking oil , to cook
Method:
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To begin making the Akki Roti Recipe, add rice flour, carrots,cabbage,capsicum,onion, coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger, asafoetida and salt to taste into a large mixing bowl.
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Mix all the ingredients well and then knead the dough adding little warm water at a time. The dough should be soft. We will require around 1 cup of water to knead the dough.
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Once the dough comes to shape cover and allow Masala Akki Roti dough to rest for 10-15 mins.
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After 15 minutes grease your palm and make large lemon size portions of the akki roti dough and keep aside.
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Pre heat a non stick tawa or roti pan.
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Now wet a muslin cloth with water or grease a plantain leaf. Grease your palm and place a portion of the dough at the center of the cloth . Using your fingers pat the dough to make circular discs of medium thickness.
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Make three small holes in the akki roti for even cooking of the akki roti.
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Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grease the skillet.
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Carefully invert the akki roti onto the preheated pan and peel out the cloth or the leaf.
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Cook the Akki Roti on medium heat for a few seconds. Flip the roti and drizzle a teaspoon of oil around the roti and cook it on both sides until brown spots appear.
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Once done, remove Akki Roti from heat and serve warm.
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Serve the Akki Roti along with coconut chutney and Ghee for a breakfast or an evening tea time snack along with a hot cup of filter coffee or masala chai.
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