VIRAL VIDEO: Canadian Wife Makes Flawless 'Makki Di Roti' On Traditional Chulha In Punjab; Internet Can't Get Enough

Chandigarh: In a heartwarming Instagram video, Parminder and his Canadian spouse, Melissa, highlight their cooking adventure in Punjab, celebrating their combined culinary roots and affection for each other.

Dressed in a vibrant pink salwar suit, Melissa invites viewers to join them for breakfast, revealing she will be preparing fenugreek roti. She gathers fresh methi leaves from their garden while Parminder, donning a coordinating pink pagdi, finely chops the greens.

Melissa Deol and her husband Parminder are a well-known couple who make couple content on their Instagram page, (@lissandnikk). The couple often travel to places and make beautiful videos of their time spent together. On their page couple posted the video where Melissa was seen making traditional makki di roti.

Living in Canada, the couple's endearing video shot in Parminder's village has won the hearts of many online. Melissa, fully engaged in Punjabi customs, shares an upbeat demeanor as she joyfully prepares the meal. She rinses the fresh methi before adding atta (wheat flour) to a bowl, mixing it with a pinch of salt and the finely chopped fenugreek to create the dough.

They cook on a traditional chulha, an outdoor clay stove, where Melissa ignites a fire using dry sticks and sets a tawa (griddle) on top. She shapes the dough into small balls and flattens them with her hands. Expertly cooking the makki di rotis, she flips them skillfully and roasts them directly over the flames for a smoky taste. Served hot with dahi, the rotis make for a delicious breakfast.

The video joyfully ends as the couple savors their meal, encapsulating the spirit of their culinary teamwork. Melissa conveys her enthusiasm for authentically preparing a traditional breakfast, eliciting compliments from viewers who admire her cooking and share fond memories of Punjabi cuisine.