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COOKING INCREDIBLY SOFT ROTI - How to make Roti with Rajiv Surendra

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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
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 cup warm water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Put flour into a large, shallow bowl.

2

Add a little bit of salt to the flour.

3

Add a pinch of baking powder to the flour mixture.

4

Mix the salt and baking powder into the flour with your hand.

5

Drizzle in a little bit of corn oil while mixing lightly with your hand.

6

Add warm water from the faucet while mixing the flour and oil mixture with your hands.

7

Continue to mix until the dough comes together into a soft consistency, not sticky or flaky.

8

Gather the dough together and lightly squeeze it to form a cohesive mass.

9

Divide the dough into four balls, using oiled palms to prevent sticking.

10

Lightly squeeze and turn each ball to shape it without kneading.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Roti CanaiRoti Prata

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