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Roti

Cultural Context

Roti is a beloved flatbread in Mauritius, influenced by Indian and Creole cuisines. Traditionally enjoyed with curries or as a snack, it symbolizes the island's multicultural heritage. Today, variations like Roti Canai are popular in Southeast Asia, showcasing its global appeal and adaptability.

MauritianMUmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups wheat flour
1 cup water
dry flour for rolling

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

1

Take 2 cups of wheat flour in a bowl.

2

Add 1 cup of water gradually, not all at once.

3

Mix the water into the flour using your hands.

4

Continue adding water in small amounts until the dough comes together.

5

Knead the dough well until it's smooth and elastic.

6

Once the dough is ready, cover it and let it rest for a while.

7

Sprinkle some dry flour on the surface for rolling.

8

Take a portion of the dough and roll it out using a rolling pin.

9

Heat a tava (griddle) on the gas stove.

10

Place the rolled-out roti on the tava and reduce the flame to low.

11

Flip the roti to cook the other side, checking to avoid burning.

12

Once cooked, use tongs to lift the roti off the tava and check if it has puffed up.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingfoldingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowltavarolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Roti CanaiRoti Prata

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