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Kitchen Tips To Prevent Makki Roti Cracking: Winter is synonymous with eating makki ki roti with Sarson Da Saag and butter. It is the winter staple in Punjab, which brings the earthy cornmeal flavour to the plate in every bite. However, a few people struggle with rolling the corn roti as it often breaks or cracks and doesn’t cook properly in the pan. One of the reasons could be low moisture, dense flour or the wrong kneading technique. However, Master Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shared simple tips to overcome this problem and get a perfect makki ki roti.

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shared a video on Instagram demonstrating a simple method for making makke ki roti. She explains that cornbread isn’t easy to prepare, but by following a few simple steps, you can make it perfectly, without adding any flour or gram flour. Here are the simple and easy kitchen hacks that prevent cracking of makki ki roti.

How To Prevent Makki Roti From Breaking

Ingredients Required

  • 2 cups cornmeal (maize flour)
  • A pinch of salt

Mix the cornmeal and salt thoroughly in a bowl. Prepare to knead the dough following these tips.

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Tips For Perfect Makke Ki Roti

Use Warm Water: Many people use cold or room-temperature water to knead the dough. However, avoid doing this. Use warm water, which helps to bind the dough properly.
Knead Just Before Cooking: Do not prepare the dough hours in advance. Knead it shortly before making the roti so as to avoid breaking.

Use A Plastic Sheet Or Butter Paper: Avoid using dough on a greased butter paper or plastic sheet and gently pat it into a round shape with wet hands. Flip it directly onto the pan for cooking.

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Cook On Medium Flame: High heat will leave the roti raw. Bake the roti on a medium flame to ensure it cooks evenly.

All the above kitchen hacks are the secrets to preparing crack-free, perfect makki ki roti. Make the plate of Makki ki Roti and Sarson Da Saag look aesthetic on the plate by incorporating these kitchen tips to prevent cracks on the roti.


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