Best Easy Akki Roti Recipe

Akki Roti is a traditional Indian flatbread that's a healthy, whole-grain staple of everyday meals. This simple vegetarian bread is low in calories and the perfect family dinner accompaniment to any curry.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 175 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Rice flour 1.5 cups
  • Onion, finely chopped 0.5 cups
  • Carrot, grated 0.33 cups
  • Cilantro, chopped 0.25 cups
  • Green chili, minced 1 pieces
  • Water 0.75 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 0.5 tsp
  • Oil (for cooking) 1.5 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 34 g 78%
Protein 3 g 7%
Fat 2.5 g 15%
Serving size 110g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chopped onion, grated carrot, cilantro, green chili, salt, and cumin seeds.

  2. 2

    Gradually add water, mixing with your hand into a soft but firm dough. The dough should be pliable and not sticky.

  3. 3

    Grease a piece of parchment paper or a flat plate lightly with oil. Place a portion of dough and gently pat it out evenly to form a round, thin disc about 1/4 inch thick.

  4. 4

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until just hot. Carefully invert the roti onto the skillet, peel off the parchment, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drizzle a little oil around the edges. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, pressing gently to ensure even browning. Serve immediately while hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the key ingredients that make Akki Roti unique?
The defining ingredient of Akki Roti is rice flour, which sets its flavor and texture apart from wheat-based flatbreads. The addition of fresh vegetables like onion, carrot, and herbs such as cilantro, along with cumin seeds, gives the bread its signature savory and aromatic profile.
Q. What is the ideal cooking heat and timing for Akki Roti?
Cook each roti on a medium heat skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side. This ensures thorough cooking while preventing burning or excessive drying. Drizzling a little oil around the roti as it cooks helps achieve a soft yet slightly crisp texture.
Q. How do I prevent Akki Roti from turning out dry or tough?
To keep Akki Roti soft, make sure the dough is not too dry. Add water gradually until it's pliable but not sticky, and don't pat the rotis too thin. Avoid high heat, which can dry them out quickly—medium heat with gentle pressing gives best results.
Q. What is the nutrition breakdown per serving of this Akki Roti?
Each serving of Akki Roti contains about 175 kcal, with 34g carbohydrates (78% of calories), 3g protein (7%), and 2.5g fat (15%). It's a low-calorie, primarily carbohydrate-based bread suitable for light meals.
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