Soy-Free Sindhi Kokis

Delight in the flavorful tradition of Sindhi cuisine with this Soy-Free Sindhi Kokis recipe, a wholesome and crispy flatbread packed with vibrant, aromatic ingredients. Made with hearty whole wheat flour and a medley of fresh vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, this dish is elevated by the warm, earthy flavors of cumin, carom seeds, and turmeric. The dough is kneaded to perfection, rolled into rounds, and cooked on a tawa until golden brown, creating a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Completely soy-free, these kokis make a versatile meal or snack and are best enjoyed piping hot alongside creamy yogurt or tangy pickles. Perfect for breakfast or a savory tea-time treat, this recipe offers a balance of nutrition, tradition, and bold flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Whole wheat flour
• 1 large Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 small Green chili
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 200 milliliters Water
• 60 milliliters Ghee or Oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely chop the onion and tomato. Place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slit the green chilies, remove the seeds if you prefer less heat, and finely chop. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Chop the coriander leaves finely and add to the bowl with onions and tomatoes.

Step 4

Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the vegetable mix.

Step 5

Incorporate the whole wheat flour into the vegetable and spice mixture, mixing everything thoroughly.

Step 6

Gradually add water in small quantities while kneading to form a firm and pliable dough.

Step 7

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.

Step 8

Take one dough ball, dust it lightly with flour, and roll it out into a flat round circle of about 5-6 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 9

Heat a tawa or non-stick pan on medium-high heat.

Step 10

Place the rolled koki on the hot tawa and cook each side for about 2-3 minutes until light brown spots appear.

Step 11

Add a small amount of ghee or oil around the edges and on the top, flipping the koki over to cook the other side.

Step 12

Fry each side until a crispy golden brown. Remove from the heat and repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Step 13

Serve the hot, crispy kokis with yogurt or pickle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(925.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1724.8

Total Fat 67.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 180.1mg	0%
Sodium 3576.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 45.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234.3mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 1961.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 56.3%