Place of origin | India |
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Region or state | Karnataka |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Rice flour, water |
Akki rotti or akki roti is an Indian flatbread made from rice flour. It is a part of Karnataka cuisine. [1] [2]
Akki roti has at least two versions. The most common version is similar to the Maharashtrian flatbread thalipeeth . In this version, rice flour is mixed with onions or grated carrots and green chillies. The resulting dough is flattened on a tava (griddle) or banana leaf and roasted on a stovetop. The cooked akki roti is served with unsalted butter, chutney, or pickle. In contrast with thalipeeth, akki roti has a chewy texture. [1] [2] [3]
The second version is from Kodagu (a district in southern Karnataka) and is similar to the Indian flatbread bhakri . In this version, cooked rice, rice flour and salt are mixed, resulting in a soft dough. The dough is flattened and cooked on a tava. It is then roasted on an open flame, which chars its edges. The cooked Kodagu akki roti is served with butter or ghee and curry. [1] [3] [4]
Akki roti is also similar to the Malabar rice flour pancake pathiri . [2]
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