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Roti Canai

Cultural Context

Roti Canai, believed to have originated from Indian Muslim immigrants in Malaysia, is a beloved flatbread often enjoyed with curries or dhal. It reflects the fusion of cultures in Malaysian cuisine, showcasing the influence of Indian cooking methods. Today, Roti Canai is a staple across Malaysia and is enjoyed by people of all backgrounds, often served in bustling street food stalls and restaurants.

MalaysianMYmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ghee
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup toor dhal
1 teaspoon fenugreek
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon vegetarian seasoning
5 curry leaves
2 chilies
1 cup potatoes (diced)
1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 cup fried shallots

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

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is plant-based and offers a different flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: unsweetened almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and sugar.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

1

Soak toor dhal for about 4 hours.

2

Simmer toor dhal with fenugreek, garlic, turmeric, mustard seeds, asafoetida, cumin, vegetarian seasoning, curry leaves, chilies, and water for about 45 minutes.

3

Add potatoes, tomatoes, and fried shallots to the pot after simmering.

4

Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a dough mixer for 15 minutes.

5

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and grease with ghee.

6

Let the dough rest for 8 hours.

7

Flatten the dough with hands and flip it to stretch it thin.

8

Drizzle ghee in the middle of the stretched dough and fold it up.

9

Cook the folded dough for about 4 minutes on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletpotrolling pindamp cloth

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Roti PrataRoti Paratha

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