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    Home » Indian Breakfast recipes » Roti | Parathas

    Makhani Roti | Mughalai Roti - Uttar Pradesh

    Published: Apr 29, 2014 · by Nisha

    The state of Uttar Pradesh is historically acclaimed. Rich in culture and tradition, it is known for its fine arts, literature and is a site for many world heritage. The world famous Taj Mahal, prasied as the epitome of love in numerous poems and arts is situated in this state. This culturally prosperous region is also known for its lip smacking cuisine - The Mughalai cuisine. This very word is almost transposed with Indian cuisine outside India. To most non-Indians, Naan, Kulcha, Koftas are the much popular food of India and all these comes from the great Mughals. Apart from the Mughalai food, Awadhi cuisine is also one of the popular cuisine in Uttar Pradesh. This state has churned out so many delectable recipes that are rich in flavour, taste and texture.

    This recipe is inspired from the Mughals. Rotis made with butter and seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. Unlike the regular rotis, these appear to be flaky, buttery and very soft. The essence of the roti is the addition of pepper that gives a warm flavour. Pair it with any gravy or a salad and enjoy.

    Recipe adapted from Tarla Dalal.

    mango, Salad, Ginger, radishMakhani Roti | Mughalai Roti - Uttar Pradesh

    Rotis made with atta and butter and, seasoned for fragrance with freshly ground black pepper.

    Prep time: 10 mins | Rest Time: 20 Mins | Cook time: 15 Mins | Total time: ~45 Mins | Yields: 6-7

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Atta | Wheat flour
    • 1 tablespoon Vennai | Butter (unsalted)
    • 1 teaspoon Milagu Thool | Black Pepper Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • Water to Knead
    Instructions

    1. In a bowl, mix atta, butter salt and pepper. Using your hand crumble the butter and mix it well. 
    2. Then sprinkle some water and knead it into a soft dough, just like doing for regular rotis. Rest for about half an hour.
    3. Then divide it into 7 equal portions. Start rolling out each portion like a normal roti.  
    4. Heat a tawa | griddle. Once it is hot add the rolled out rotis. 
    5. Cook until brown spots appear on both sides.  Follow the same with the rest of the dough.  

      This post falls under the state Uttar Pradesh, in North India. Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 39

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      Comments

      1. myhome grocers says

        July 06, 2021 at 1:25 pm

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      2. Suma Gandlur says

        August 03, 2014 at 3:12 am

        The butter must give softness to the rotis. The platter represents homely food.

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      3. Archana Potdar says

        June 14, 2014 at 9:19 am

        Wow such an awesome roti. I will love to have it straight off the tawa.

        Reply
      4. Chef Mireille says

        June 11, 2014 at 5:33 am

        lovely texture of roti and with black pepper must have awesome taste

        Reply
      5. Manjula Bharath says

        May 29, 2014 at 4:15 am

        wow such an delicious and inviting makhani roti 🙂 looks super soft and fantastic !!

        Reply
      6. Usha says

        May 14, 2014 at 1:44 am

        Roti must have bene very soft with addition of butter. The side dish also looks very inviting.

        Reply
      7. Sapana Behl says

        May 08, 2014 at 6:52 pm

        Makhani roti looks so soft ...

        Reply
      8. Jayanthi Padmanabhan says

        May 08, 2014 at 1:20 pm

        looks so soft. nicely made rotis

        Reply
      9. Harini-Jaya R says

        May 06, 2014 at 11:19 pm

        Wow! how can anyone say no to this makhani roti?? awesome!

        Reply
      10. Pavani N says

        May 05, 2014 at 7:45 pm

        Simple, tasty and comforting makhani roti.. Looks perfectly done.

        Reply
      11. The Pumpkin Farm says

        April 30, 2014 at 5:23 pm

        pepper is our favorite spice and love anything with it...roti is good idea...

        Reply
      12. Priya Suresh says

        April 29, 2014 at 10:14 am

        Adding pepper powder sounds vey interesting, roti looks fabulous i can have it with some paneer makhani.

        Reply
      13. vaishali sabnani says

        April 29, 2014 at 10:05 am

        A good roti is a must to enjoy your meal..and this one seems real authentic.

        Reply
      14. Srivalli says

        April 29, 2014 at 8:10 am

        Very simple, yet so flavoursome...

        Reply
      15. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

        April 29, 2014 at 5:46 am

        such a delicious roti!! love the black pepper over it... so flavorful

        Reply
      16. Varadas Kitchen says

        April 29, 2014 at 4:05 am

        I know of chapati dough with oil mixed in but have never used butter. I am sure it makes them soft as yours look in the pictures.

        Reply

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