It is also known as veechu roti in Tamil or mandige[1] in other parts of South India.

Maṇḍaka is a wheat-based flatbread mentioned in Sanskrit literature from religious scriptures like Skanda purāṇa to Pākakalā texts like Bhojanakutūhala.

As per Skanda purāṇa, maṇḍaka are thin circular symmetrical flat cakes prepared from wheat flour.

In Bhojanakutūhala, the detailed recipe of maṇḍaka describes that they are cooked on an upturned pot.

[2] In Madanapala Nighantu, several varieties of mandakas are mentioned which are prepared by adding vikola, karkaṭa, drākṣā and kantakäri, among other ingredients.