Roast the cumin seeds on a tava (griddle) for a few seconds.
½ teaspoon cumin
Add the carom seeds and roast again for a few seconds. Pound them coarsely.
1½ teaspoons carom seeds
Mix all the ingredients together and make a dough by adding warm water. Knead very well.
1 cup finely ground maize flour, ¾ cup plain flour, 1½ teaspoons carom seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin, Salt to taste, 1 tablespoon oil
Divide the dough into small portions.
Roll out each portion into thin rotis with the help of a little flour, prick all over with a fork. Cook lightly on a tava (griddle).
Cut each roti into 25 mm x 25 mm. (1″ x 1″) squares and deep-fry in hot oil until crisp.
Oil for deep-frying
Drain thoroughly on absorbent paper. Store in an air-tight tin.
Serve with the mango salsa.
½ cup chopped ripe mangoes, ½ cup chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion whites, 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion greens, ½ teaspoon chopped green chilli, 1 tablespoon chopped coriander, A pinch of sugar, Salt to taste