Easy Beef Roti Recipe | A Tasty Sri Lankan Street Food Snack

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade mixes can be healthier and tailored to taste.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Mix flour, salt, sugar, and water in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and chillies until fragrant.

Add boiled and chopped beef and cook until heated through.

Stir in curry leaves, salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli flakes, and pepper powder; cook for another few minutes.

Add boiled potatoes and mix well.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon and seal the edges.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry each roti until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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