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A classic Sindhi breakfast flatbread, Onion Koki is a flaky, savory, double-roasted bread made with whole wheat flour, onions, and spices. It's crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with yogurt or tea.
Prepare the Dough
Rest and Divide
Roll and First Roast
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A classic Sindhi breakfast flatbread, Onion Koki is a flaky, savory, double-roasted bread made with whole wheat flour, onions, and spices. It's crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with yogurt or tea.
This indian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 476.45 calories per serving with 9.2g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack or lunch.
Second Roast for Crispiness
Serve
Incorporate other finely chopped vegetables like methi (fenugreek leaves), spinach, or grated carrots into the dough for added flavor and nutrition.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of ajwain (carom seeds) and a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the dough for better digestion and a more complex flavor.
For a different texture, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of besan (gram flour) to the whole wheat flour.
Made from whole wheat flour (atta), Onion Koki is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes a feeling of fullness, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Onions are rich in antioxidants like quercetin, which help combat inflammation and protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
The complex carbohydrates from whole wheat provide a steady release of energy, making Koki an excellent and filling breakfast or lunch option to keep you energized for hours.
One Onion Koki contains approximately 200-250 calories, primarily depending on the amount of ghee used during cooking. This recipe yields a koki within that range.
Onion Koki can be part of a balanced diet. It's made with whole wheat flour, which provides fiber, and onions, which contain beneficial antioxidants. However, it is shallow-fried in ghee, so practicing portion control is recommended. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of ghee.
The two secrets are a stiff dough and the double-roasting method. Kneading a firm dough prevents it from becoming soft. Cooking it first on a dry tawa and then again with ghee on low heat is essential for achieving a perfectly crisp texture all the way through.
Traditional Koki is not gluten-free as it's made with wheat flour. You can try using a gluten-free flour blend, such as a mix of jowar (sorghum) and besan (chickpea flour), but the texture will be different and it may be more fragile to roll.
Store leftover koki in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To serve, reheat on a hot tawa over low heat until warm and crisp again.