Roti Prata or Roti Canai Recipe - Honeysuckle

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat while butter is more accessible.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers a similar richness with fewer additives.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, salt, sugar) in your mixer’s bowl.

Add the melted ghee, milk, and ¼ cup of water gradually to the flour.

Work the mixture with your hands.

Put the dough into a mixer and knead it on low speed with the dough hook attachment.

Slowly add the rest of the water, a tablespoon at a time, while kneading.

Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, resembling play dough.

Cut the dough into small golf ball-sized pieces.

Rub your hands with a little vegetable oil and form each piece into a ball, ensuring they are slightly oiled.

Place the oiled balls into a bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap; let it sit for about 3 hours to overnight.

When ready, oil your hands and work surface.

Take a dough ball and flatten it out with your fingers.

Stretch it out thinly, almost translucent, using your hands or a rolling pin.

Roll it up into a circular shape or fold it like an envelope for a flakier texture.

Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet on high and oil it liberally.

Pan fry each side for about 1-2 minutes until it puffs and develops a golden crust.

Serve with curry dipping sauce made from store-bought curry paste mixed with coconut milk.

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