Akki Roti
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Karnataka, India
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
300g Rice flour
1piece Onion (finely chopped)
3piece Green chillies (finely chopped)
50g Fresh coconut (grated)
20g Coriander leaves (chopped)
10piece Curry leaves
5g Cumin seeds
5g Salt
30ml Oil
200ml Hot water
10 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, finely chopped onion, green chillies, grated coconut, coriander leaves, curry leaves, cumin seeds, and salt.
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Gradually add hot water to the mixture and knead into a soft, pliable dough. The dough should not be sticky — add water little by little.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
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Place a damp muslin cloth or a piece of banana leaf on a flat surface. Place a dough ball on it and pat it out with your fingers into a thin, round roti about 15 cm in diameter.
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Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium heat and drizzle a few drops of oil.
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Carefully lift the roti using the cloth and invert it onto the hot tawa.
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Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook for 2–3 minutes until the underside turns golden and crisp.
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Flip the roti and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until golden spots appear.
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Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Serve hot with coconut chutney or a dollop of butter.
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Chef's Tips
Patting the roti directly on the tawa (instead of rolling) gives it the authentic thick-yet-crispy texture.
Adding grated coconut to the dough keeps the roti moist inside while the outside crisps up.
Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers while patting — this prevents sticking.
Akki Roti is best eaten fresh off the tawa; it loses its crispness quickly once cooled.
About This Dish
Akki Roti is a traditional vegetarian dish from Karnataka, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Patting the roti directly on the tawa (instead of rolling) gives it the authentic thick-yet-crispy texture. - Adding grated coconut to the dough keeps the roti moist inside while the outside crisps up. - Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers while patting — this prevents sticking. - Akki Roti is best eaten fresh off the tawa; it loses its crispness quickly once cooled.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy