Makki ki Roti or Tamatar Khajur ki Chutney

Methods

• To make makki ki roti, take cornmeal in a mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt and 2 tsps oil and mix well. Add enough warm water and knead into a dough. Add 1 tsp oil and knead again.
• Heat ½ tsp oil on a non-stick tawa. Take a small portion of the dough between your two palms and pat with your fingers to a slightly thick roti. Place this roti on the tawa and cook, turning sides till it is even cooked and lightly browned on both sides. Make more rotis similarly.
• Place them on serving plates, place a dollop of white butter on each roti and serve hot.
• To make tamatar khajur ki chutney, heat oil in a non-stick pan, add dried red chilies and mustard seeds and saute till the seeds splutter.
• Add tomatoes and salt and saute till they become pulpy. Add red chilli powder and cook for some more time.
• Add ¼ cup water and mix well. Cover and cook till the mixture thickens. Add dates and cook till done they blend well with the tomatoes.
• Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.