Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread)
मक्की दी रोटी · మొక్కజొన్న రొట్టె
A Punjabi winter flatbread made from maize (cornmeal) flour, classically served with sarson da saag. Gluten-free with a medium GI and good fiber.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Pair makki roti with fiber-rich sarson saag instead of butter-heavy toppings to keep blood sugar steady.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Jowar Roti (Sorghum Bhakri)
ज्वार की रोटी · జొన్న రొట్టె
A gluten-free flatbread made from sorghum flour, a staple in Maharashtra and Karnataka. High in fiber and minerals with a low GI that suits diabetics.
Bajra Roti
बाजरे की रोटी · సజ్జ రొట్టె
Pearl millet flatbread, staple of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Gluten-free with higher mineral content than wheat roti.
Wheat Chapati
चपाती · చపాతి
Whole wheat flatbread, the most common bread in North India. Moderate GI with good fiber content from whole wheat.