Punjabi · Food & Drink

ਮੱਕੀ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ

makki di roti

Corn flatbread

Beginnernoun

Definition

Cornbread with sarson da saag — the iconic Punjabi winter meal.

Example

ਮੱਕੀ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ ਤੇ ਸਰ੍ਹੋਂ ਦਾ ਸਾਗ!

Corn roti with mustard greens!

Etymology

'ਮੱਕੀ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ' literally translates to 'corn bread', reflecting the use of maize flour that is characteristic of Punjabi rural diets. Its origins date back to the cultivation of maize in the region.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is used informally and is essential during the winter months when it's often paired with 'ਸਾਗ'. It's common in spoken conversations, especially in rural areas.

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