Sindhi Koki Recipe
Sindhi Koki Recipe - This recipe is a traditional flatbread from the Sindhi cuisine that is loved by many all over the world. It is often prepared for breakfast and made with whole wheat flour. Onion and coriander leaves add amazing flavor to this Sindhi koki recipe. Various spices, onion, green chilies, and coriander leaves make this koki even more flavorful and nutritious. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Koki is served with curd, chutneys, and pickles. It is also served with hot tea. It is an easy and quick recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup / 125 Grams Whole wheat flour
- 1 Nos Medium sized onion finely chopped
- 1 Tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- Few coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 Nos green chillies
- 4-51 Tbsp Tbsp oil
Instructions
For preparation of dough:
- In a mixing bowl add onion, salt, red chilli powder & mix well
- Now add coriander leaves, green chilli, wheat flour, 2 tbsp oil and mix again
- See that the texture is crumbly which makes the koki crispy
- Add water in portions to make a stiff dough
- Add 1/2 tsp oil - give it a mix and let it rest for 10 minutes
Preparing Koki:
- Divide the dough into three equal portions - In a ball shape
- Apply some oil in the rolling board
- Take one portion or ball - wiith your hand or a rolling pin flatten it lightly
- Roll it with a rolling pin to give a chapati shape
- Roll it slightly and do not make it thin
- In similar manner roll out the remaining balls
- Heat a tawa on a medium flame and add oil
- You can also use ghee or butter instead of oil
- Place the koki on the tawa and let it cook until crisp
- Flip over and cook the other side as well
- Add few drops of oil on the sides and top and flip over and cook until crisp on both sides
- Remove it in plate and prepare the remaining in a similar manner
- Crispy koki is now ready - you can serve it with curd, papad, pickle or chutney
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Is Sindhi Koki gluten-free?
A: No, Sindhi Koki is made from whole wheat flour, which contains gluten.
Q: Can I store leftover Koki for later consumption?
A: Yes, you can store leftover Koki in an airtight container and reheat it later for a delicious snack.
Q: Can I make Sindhi Koki without onions and chili for a milder taste?
Absolutely! You can customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the spice levels or omitting onions and chili if desired.
Q: What makes Sindhi Koki different from other flatbreads?
A: Sindhi Koki stands out for its unique combination of spices and the traditional method of preparation, which gives it a distinctive flavor and texture.
Q: Can i serve koki with chai?
A: Yes, Koki is one the most loved breakfast recipe of sindhi's. You can serve koki with hot cup of chai (Tea). You can also serve with with number of side dishes like pickles, yogurt, tomato chutney, aloo (Potatoes) etc.