Saag Makai Roti
Introduction:
We teach you Food Recipes. Today we tell you about breakfast. Recipes for making Saag Makai Roti. Corn bread contains carbohydrates and also provides vitamins A, C, and E, as well as B-complex vitamins. It has twice the amount of polyunsaturated fat (the good kind) as wheat or barley, although not as much as oat bread. One plate of saag and roti contains 671.6 kcal. This also means that by eating this one plate you have achieved a large portion of your entire day's calories. Saag Makai Roti is a delicious and nutritious Indian dish that combines the goodness of leafy greens (saag) with cornmeal (makai) in a flatbread (roti). Here's a simple recipe for Saag Makai Roti: So, let's get started!
For Saag (Spinach Mixture):
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup mustard greens, washed and chopped (optional)
- 1 cup fenugreek leaves (methi), washed and chopped (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee for cooking
For Makai Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread):
- 1 cup makai ka atta (cornmeal)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- Water for kneading
- Salt to taste
- Ghee or butter for cooking
Instructions: Method:
For Saag:
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Add chopped spinach, mustard greens, fenugreek leaves, and corn kernels. Cook until the greens are wilted and the corn is tender.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend it into a coarse paste.
For Makai Roti:
- In a bowl, combine makai ka atta, whole wheat flour, and salt.
- Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Flatten each ball into a round roti using a rolling pin and a little dry flour to prevent sticking.
- Cook the rotis on a hot griddle or tawa. Brush with ghee or butter while cooking until they are golden brown on both sides.
Serve Saag Makai Roti:
- Serve the Saag mixture over the Makai Roti.
- Garnish with a dollop of butter or ghee.
- Enjoy this wholesome and flavorful Saag Makai Roti!
Feel free to adjust the spice levels and ingredients according to your taste preferences.