Makki ki roti: Thanks to a viral Instagram video from digital creator Deepti Kapoor, you can now make makki ki roti without breaking a sweat – or kneading the dough.

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Makki ki roti is a staple food in Punjabi households during winter.
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Many people find it challenging to make it at home.
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Here is an easy hack that will help you make this desi bread easily.
Makki ki roti is the perfect comfort food for many of us – crispy, hearty and extremely tasty. Pair it with mustard greens and a dollop of white butter, and you’ll have a meal that’s pure bliss. But let’s be honest, making makki ki roti at home can seem like an uphill battle. The dough tears, the roti refuses to be rolled out evenly, never mind trying to get it perfectly round. It’s disappointing, isn’t it? But don’t worry, we’ve got you. We found a super simple hack that will make this task easier.
Thanks to a viral Instagram video from digital creator Deepti Kapoor, you can now make makki ki roti without breaking a sweat – or kneading dough. device? Aluminum foil and a plate. Sounds simple, right? That’s because it is! Here’s what you do: Take two large squares of aluminum foil. Place your dough ball in the center of one square, cover with another and press down on a plate. Gently fold the plate while pressing to flatten the dough evenly. Just make sure you don’t overdo it with the pressure, otherwise you’ll end up with paper-thin loaves.
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Watch the full video of this genius hack here:
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Deepti Kapoor (@mommywithatwist)
Honestly, how awesome is this? It’s no surprise that the video has already received over 40.2K views and thousands of likes. The internet is buzzing with reactions. One person wrote, “This trick is very good, I will try it.” Another said, “Apply ghee on both sides of the foil to prevent the roti from sticking.” Someone even asked, “Can we use butter paper instead of aluminum foil?”
Another user chimed in with his own hack: “I do the same on Polyfoam, the results are amazing.” And of course, there were lots of comments like, “You’re a genius” and “Wow, your hack is amazing.”
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We’re officially adding it to our kitchen stash. Be sure to try this the next time you make makki ki roti—you’ll thank us later. Do you have your own way of making this iconic Punjabi bread? Write them in the comments below!
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