To a pan add 1 cup water along with salt to taste.

Give a quick mix with a ladle. Let it boil.

When it starts to boil add the maize flour.

Switch off. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes to cool down.

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl add 1 teaspoon oil to it.

Knead it well to a smooth soft dough like this.

Make small lemon sized balls, flatten it slightly and keep it ready. Repeat to finish.

Take a zip lock bag or any plastic sheet, grease it with oil well.

Place the dough on it.

Fold and cover like this.

Press with a plate. Twist and turn for even pressing.

Pressed and ready.

Gently remove.

Repeat to finish pressing.

Heat a dosa tawa drizzle oil, place a roti.

Cook until golden spots appear here and there on both the sides.

It takes at least 4-5 minutes to cook each roti so take time and cook it.

Soft makki roti is ready!