Add the first seven ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.

Initially add most of the  water to the rice powder mixture and mix well to form a crumbly dough. Take a handful of dough and make a ball, if it holds the shape the dough is perfect. If it crumbles, add more water, if it is too soft add more rice powder.

Take a fistful of dough and make  round balls.

Smear a non stick saucepan/skillet/tava with 1 tsp oil. place one ballon the tava and flatten it with the palm of the hand  to form a thin round disc. (Moisten the palm with water if the the  dough sticks to your palm).  Make a hole in the center to allow the steam to escape.

Cover with a lid and cook the roti  for one minute on medium flame. Remove the lid and cook for a couple of min. or until the edges start becoming crisp and golden brown and the akki roti looks moist.

Remove from flame and place on a plate.

Makes about 10 to 12 rotis

Serve with kadlebele/split chickpeas chutney and a dollop of butter if you are not counting the calories!