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Gluten free and Grain free Roti / Chapati (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)

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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
1/3 cup water chestnut flour
2/3 cup cassava flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
approximately 1 cup hot 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

Start by mixing 1/3 cup of water chestnut flour and 2/3 cup of cassava flour in a bowl.

2

Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the flour mixture.

3

Boil water and add approximately 3/4 cup of hot water to the flour mixture, stirring with a spoon.

4

Continue adding hot water until you reach about 1 cup total, mixing until combined.

5

Once the mixture is cool enough, knead the dough with your hands until smooth and elastic, adding more olive oil if sticky.

6

Form the dough into a golf ball-sized ball and flatten it.

7

Dust the surface with cassava flour and roll out the dough into a flat shape, using parchment paper if necessary.

8

Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the rolled dough for 1 minute on one side.

9

Flip the dough and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, pressing down with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

10

Look for golden brown spots and puffiness to indicate it's done; optionally, apply oil or ghee before serving.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingfoldingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspatulapanparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freepaleovegan

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Roti CanaiRoti Prata

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