Akki Roti

The range of food in Karnataka is bound to leave you love-struck, be it the staple idli-dosa or rice items or the specialities.
Diversity in tourism in Karnataka also offers gastronomic landscapes that go back thousands of years. An array of delectable recipes passed on from generations, influenced by the local and foreign communities found a home in Karnataka through the course of history. From Mysore division to Coastal Karnataka or Udupi to Coorgi and Mangalorean Catholic, the range of cuisine in Karnataka will leave you spellbound.
Lesser known Karnataka bread, like Akki roti, Jolada roti, ragi roti and even bajra roti, have had a presence for ages. For years Indians, especially in Karnataka have been using this gluten-free flour which is an important part of the staple diet. One cannot visit Karnataka and not have these bread or rotis along with other savouries. The year 2023 is the year of millet, and these bread or roti become even more important for their several dietary and health benefits.
Start your day with a wholesome breakfast, Akki roti usually served with coconut chutney, some sago (curry) and clarified or pasteurised butter. Akki roti is a flatbread made of rice flour (Akki in Kannada means rice), grated carrots, onions, Indian spices and at times some fresh herbs like Dill leaves. Akki roti is high in carbohydrates and minerals such as sodium and potassium.

How can you make Akki Roti?

Fine rice flour is mixed with chopped onions, carrot, curry leaves, grated coconut, coriander leaves, salt, cumin and green chilli. These ingredients are thoroughly kneaded with water as well as oil and Akki roti dough are made. The dough is then applied on top of the banana (plantain) leaf, spread into a thin circular shape and transferred onto a tawa for heating. After a few minutes of heating on both sides on medium flame, Akki roti is ready to be served hot. There are two ways to make the akki roti. One is crispy like how the rest of the Karnataka cooks and one is a softer version like wheat roti made especially in Coorg or Malanadu region.

Served with: A small piece of butter is placed on top of hot Akki roti. Akki Roti is best consumed when it is still hot. Akki Roti is often served with spicy chutneys, curry or pickles.

Where to find Akki roti?

Several restaurants serve Akki Roti in Bengaluru city-notably Halli Mane-Malleshwaram, Nalapaka-Rajajinagara, South Thindis-Basavanagudi etc. You may use online food delivery applications to locate a restaurant nearest to you serving Akki Roti. If staying at a homestay, your host may be more than happy to serve you akki roti on request.
Do not miss this delicacy when in Karnataka.