Maize flour (Corn flour) is high in nutrients and having an extended shelf-life. Corn flour or Maize flour also known as Makai Flour in India is made from dried corn which has been slaked. After the corn is soaked in the lime solution it is washed and the exterior hulls removed. The damp corn is then ground into fine flour. Corn flour comes in yellow and white and is used for breading and in combination with other flours in baked goods. Corn flour is milled from the whole kernel, while cornstarch is obtained from the endosperm portion of the kernel. White corn flour is used as a filler, binder and thickener in cookie, pastry and meat industries. After wheat and rice flour, maize or corn flour is by far the most widely eaten flour. It is uniquely rich in dietary fibre and vital for good heart. The maize flour is rich in protein, vitamin B6, magnesium and omega 6 oils. It is beneficial for optimal bowel functions and can fight against infections. In some parts of the world, the maize flour is used for the eradication of malnutrition. Maize flour is also used to make cornbread and other baked products. The maize flour or the corn flour is the main ingredient used in preparing tortillas, atole and many other Mexican dishes. In India, also it is used in many recipes and “Makai Roti” is famous in Punjab which is made from maize flour or corn flour.Rice flour is primarily made from polished broken rice. Rice flour, sometimes called rice powder, is made from finely milled white raw rice and is used to make fresh rice noodles and sweets. It is also used to thicken coconut milk to a rich, smooth and creamy consistency. The rice flour is easily available in most Asian markets. Rice flour has previously been used in food products for baby foods. Today the rice flour has extensive use in many recipes. Rice flour is being used in cereals, crackers, chips, snacks, and coating applications to provide different textures. In recent years, the benefits of rice flour were discovered and the so the usage in new applications began growing dramatically in India, Japan, Southeast Asia, Thailand and USA. Rice flour is ideal for people having special dietary requirements as it has no gluten, fat and cholesterol and so it has been proven to be a perfect intake for gluten intolerant people. Rice flour can be digested easily compared to other flours and it has light and fluffy qualities. It is also an excellent thickener for sauces, gravies and custards. Rice flour is compatible to many wheat flour recipes and is also used as a thickening agent in refrigerated or frozen recipes. Manufacturers of food products, chefs and cooks have realized the nutritional value of rice flour and have replaced wheat flour with rice flour in many recipes.