This Indian bread named among the world’s worst dishes: Do you agree?

Indian bread – India is a land of flavours. From curries to breads, here there is a plethora of dishes that one can try and enjoy. But recently, Indians felt disappointed when one the popular Indian bread was listed as one of the worst dishes in the world. Scroll down to read the details.

Taste Atlas recently released a list titled, ‘Worst Rated Dishes in the World’ and the list mentioned India’s popular Missi Roti as one of the worst dishes in the world. In the list, released in January 2025, the flatbread was placed at the 56th rank in a list of 100 worst foods from around the world. The list included jellied eels, frog eye salad, devilled kidneys as well as blodpalt which is a dumpling made with blood. Take a look at the list.

What is Missi Roti

For the unversed, Missi Roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made primarily from a mix of gram flour (besan) and whole wheat flour, combined with spices and herbs. This flavorful bread is popular in North Indian cuisine and is often served with curries, dals, or yogurt. As per food experts, the key ingredients for thi bread include finely chopped onions, green chilies, fresh coriander, carom seeds (ajwain), and spices like cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder, which are kneaded into the dough for added taste. Missi Roti is typically cooked on a tawa (griddle) or in a tandoor, giving it a slightly crispy texture with a smoky flavor when cooked in the latter.

Benefits of Missi Roti

Rich in protein: It is said that the use of gram flour (besan) in missi roti is an excellent source of plant-based protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.

High in fiber: As per experts, both gram flour and whole wheat flour are rich in fiber, promoting healthy digestion and preventing constipation.

Support heart health: The fiber and low glycemic index of missi roti help in managing cholesterol levels and maintaining heart health.

Controls blood Sugar: Gram flour has a low glycemic index, making it a good option for people with diabetes to regulate blood sugar levels.

Improves digestion: Spices like ajwain (carom seeds) added to the dough aid in digestion and help reduce bloating and gas.

The list went viral on social media platforms. “Missi Roti features in the world’s worst dishes list. We Riot!” read the caption of the post on Reddit.

“Looks like they felt compelled to throw in something from India just to avoid admitting that every Indian dish is an absolute masterpiece. Nice try, though,” argued one user.

What do you think of this rating of Indian flatbread? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

And if you are someone who loves the aroma and taste of this Indian flatbread, here’s the simplest recipe to try at home.

Ingredients required

1 cup besan, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 onion, 2 green chilli, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tsp ajwain, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, salt to taste, ghee for cooking, and water as required

Method

In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, whole wheat flour, onions, green chilies, coriander leaves, ajwain, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Add 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee and mix well. Next, add water to knead a soft dough. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes. Now, divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls. Roll out each ball into roti. Heat a tawa on medium heat. Place the rolled roti on the tawa and cook evenly from both sides. Once done, serve the hot Missi Roti with a dollop of butter, yogurt, or alongside dishes like dal, sabzi, or curry.

Missi roti is an Indian flatbread that is made using gram flour (besan) which is mixed with onions and spices such as carom seeds, coriander seeds and cumin. Missi roti is considered to be healthy as they have higher protein content and helps to keep you full for longer. However, TasteAtlas has ranked this dish in their list of ‘worst rated foods’ in the world. 

The list was shared by Taste Atlas in January and Missi Roti ranked in the 56th position in the list of 100 worst foods from across the world. Other dishes in the list are Blodpat, Hon Mhai, Jellied Eels, Ramen Burger and Pizza Cake among others. 

The post was also shared on Reddit and the user captioned the post, “Missi Roti features in the world’s worst dishes list. We Riot!” Netizens were enraged after the post and several of them took to the comments section to share their views. 

One of the users wrote, “Looks like they felt compelled to throw in something from India just to avoid admitting that every Indian dish is an absolute masterpiece. Nice try, though.”

Another comment reads, “Who even cares mate, they put so many spanish dishes on here and so little stuff from nordic countries, clearly they’re probably american or nordic-european, tastes are subjective. If they’d tasted all the stuff we probably would’ve had loki ki sabzi and some other stuff on here too.”

A third user said, “All the Spanish sandwiches being there is also weird. They’re just sandwiches you’d find anywhere around the world lmao like a veg sandwich being on a list, seriously? Also 17 for example is probably there not because it tastes bad but because it’s gross and weird to think about horsemeat. Also excuse me, anybody who thinks a sardines sandwich deserves to be #2 on the worst dishes in the world needs a check. Try making a sandwich with mayonnaise cheese and sardines, it’s literally one of the tastiest things you can eat.”

With Thanks and Reference to:https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/this-indian-bread-named-among-the-world-s-worst-dishes-do-you-agree/ar-AA1xhdWi and https://www.indiatvnews.com/trending/news/missi-roti-ranked-among-the-world-s-worst-dishes-netizens-furious-2025-01-16-971494