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How to make GREAT ROTI, Indian Flat Bread at Home.

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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 whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 and 1/4 cups warm water

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

Combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3 teaspoons of olive oil in a mixing bowl.

2

Gradually add 1 cup of warm water to the flour mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

3

If needed, add more warm water to achieve a dough consistency similar to play-doh.

4

Cover the dough and let it rest for about 15 minutes.

5

Divide the rested dough into balls about the size of a golf ball.

6

Wrap any unused dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for future use.

7

Flour your hands and rolling pin, then roll out each dough ball into a disc, using just enough flour to prevent sticking.

8

Heat a medium-sized frying pan over medium to high heat.

9

Place the rolled-out dough in the hot pan and cook until the first side lightly browns, watching for color change.

10

Flip the roti and cook the second side until it puffs up and develops brown spots, indicating it is cooked through.

11

Remove the cooked roti from the pan and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingfoldingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panrolling pincling wraptea towel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Roti CanaiRoti Prata

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