Must-try lunch in Jaipur
Missi Roti
Jaipur, Rajasthan
A flatbread made from a mix of gram flour and wholemeal, with chopped onion, green chilli, coriander and ajwain worked into the dough, then cooked on a tawa and usually finished with ghee. It is more savoury and more substantial than a plain roti, and it is the standard partner for laal maas and gatte ki sabzi in Jaipur. You will find it on almost every thali and in most restaurants serving Rajasthani food; LMB, Chokhi Dhani and Handi all make it well.
Taste
Savoury, spiced
Spice level
Mild
Best time to eat
Lunch or dinner, with any Rajasthani curry
Price range
₹30–80
Food type & tags
Best paired with
Chaas or lassi
The dish
What is Missi Roti?
Expect it to be savoury, spiced, with a mild kick.
The story
Why is Missi Roti famous in Jaipur?
A farm and household bread rather than a restaurant invention. Besan stretches scarce wheat, the onion and chilli make it a meal on its own, and the ajwain is there for digestion. Across Rajasthan it is eaten with ghee and a side of white butter or lehsun chutney.
When to go
Best time to eat it
Missi Roti is best enjoyed at lunch or dinner, with any Rajasthani curry, ideally with chaas (spiced buttermilk) or a sweet lassi. Many spots make fresh batches through the day, so it’s easy to fit into your plan.
Where to eat
Best places to try Missi Roti
Trusted Jaipur spots — hours and directions.
Open Lunch and dinner sittings; confirm with the fort
Directions
Perfect pairing
What to eat with Missi Roti
Missi Roti pairs best with chaas (spiced buttermilk) or a sweet lassi. It’s a vegetarian lunch, so keep the rest of the plate light and let the dish be the star.
Make a morning of it
Pair it with a photo spot
Eat well, then shoot nearby in Jaipur.
Albert Hall Museum
Dusk for the lit exterior with a reflection; early morning for clean sandstone detail.
Fuel up on Missi Roti, then shoot Albert Hall Museum.
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Amber Fort
Early morning, when the sun lights the fort walls and Maota Lake is calm enough for a reflection.
Fuel up on Missi Roti, then shoot Amber Fort.
See photo spotAnokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Mid-morning to early afternoon, when the courtyard light is even.
Fuel up on Missi Roti, then shoot Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing.
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What it is
A thick flatbread of gram flour and wheat flour with finely chopped onion, green chilli, coriander, ajwain and salt in the dough, rolled, cooked on a griddle and brushed with ghee.
🥙 Ordering it well
It replaces plain roti, it does not accompany it. Missi roti is more filling. One or two is usually enough alongside a curry.
Ask for it off the tawa, not from the tandoor. The tawa version stays softer and the onion cooks through; tandoor versions dry out faster.
Say no to ghee if you want it lighter. The default is generous ghee. 'Bina ghee' gets you a plain one.
It is the right bread for laal maas and gatte ki sabzi. The besan in the dough stands up to a thick spicy gravy better than a plain wheat roti does.
📍 Where to eat it
- Any Rajasthani thali in Jaipur includes it — Chokhi Dhani, LMB, Spice Court, Suvarna Mahal
- Handi and Niros on MI Road serve it alongside their meat curries
- Masala Chowk in Ram Niwas Garden has stalls cooking it to order at street prices
If a kitchen only offers plain roti, that is a sign it is not cooking Rajasthani food seriously.
Questions
Missi Roti — FAQ
What is Missi Roti?
A flatbread made from a mix of gram flour and wholemeal, with chopped onion, green chilli, coriander and ajwain worked into the dough, then cooked on a tawa and usually finished with ghee. It is more savoury and more substantial than a plain roti, and it is the standard partner for laal maas and gatte ki sabzi in Jaipur. You will find it on almost every thali and in most restaurants serving Rajasthani food; LMB, Chokhi Dhani and Handi all make it well.
Is Missi Roti veg or non-veg?
Missi Roti is vegetarian. Spice level: mild.
Where can I try the best Missi Roti in Jaipur?
Try 1135 AD, Bar Palladio and Chokhi Dhani. See the "Best places to try it" section above for hours and directions.
What should I eat with Missi Roti?
Pair it with chaas (spiced buttermilk) or a sweet lassi.
When is the best time to eat Missi Roti?
Missi Roti is usually eaten at lunch or dinner, with any Rajasthani curry.