Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
What if we taught you how to make a flatbread loaded with antioxidants, fibre, B vitamins, and a punch of antioxidants too making it flavourful and tasty at the same time by doing the good old desi way?
Satiate your taste buds and reap the best of the nutrition minus the guilt and break the monotony of a healthy alternative in a new way.
For preparing methi roti, mix maize flour and sattu flour, fenugreek leaves, green chilies, ajwain, salt, a few drops of coconut oil/A2 ghee, and turmeric powder.
Knead them well with some lukewarm water to make a stiff dough.
Roll them out a little thicker than the usual rotis.
Fry both sides of the griddle by applying little oil or ghee.
Variations and power tips:
One can use coriander or dill leaves as per availability.
You can also alternate maize flour with khapli wheat, amaranth, or jowar flour if it is unavailable.
Knead the dough with lukewarm water as heat increases the speed at which flour absorbs liquid, and results in a smoother dough.
Notes
Makki atta is a fibrous flour that ensures that sugar is slowly released into the bloodstream to prevent an insulin spike.
It is also rich in iron, selenium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, and zinc.
Sattu flour is high in soluble fibre which makes it good for the intestine. It is low on the glycemic index, which makes it safe and beneficial for diabetics too.
Sattu flour is rich in iron, zinc, protein, and magnesium and is low in sodium.
Adding ajwain or bishop's weed makes it highly beneficial for the digestive system.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid the same.