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Vegan Roti

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean, Roti is a staple flatbread enjoyed across the region, often served with curries and stews. Traditionally made with various flours, it reflects the culinary diversity of the islands, influenced by Indian and African cuisines. Today, vegan versions have gained popularity, allowing everyone to enjoy this delicious bread while adhering to plant-based diets.

CaribbeanJMmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
brown sugar
baking powder
pink salt
lukewarm water
vegan butter
carrots
potatoes
yellow onion
cumin
Madras powder
turmeric
paprika
cayenne pepper
fresh ginger
garlic
chickpeas
tomato paste
vegan vegetable stock
fresh parsley
palm hearts
orange peppers
red peppers
green onions
nori sheets
nutritional yeast
tamari

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is often less expensive.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

1

Start by slicing palm hearts and placing them in a bowl.

2

Slice orange and red peppers, and finely dice a yellow onion and green onions.

3

Saute the peppers and onions in a pan until cooked down.

4

Add three cloves of garlic and fresh thyme, then mix.

5

Add two chopped tomatoes to create a sauce and mix in the palm hearts.

6

Season with pink salt, nori sheets, and tamari, then garnish with fresh parsley.

7

For the roti, combine 2 cups of flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and pink salt in a bowl.

8

Add lukewarm water bit by bit to form a dough and let it sit.

9

Cut the dough into four pieces and roll each piece out.

10

Spread vegan butter on the dough and create layers by folding it.

11

Let the folded dough sit for 1-2 hours before rolling it out thin.

12

Cook the rolled roti in a pan until browned.

13

For the curry, slice carrots and potatoes, and finely dice a yellow onion.

14

Saute the onion, then add cumin, Madras powder, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

15

Mix in pink salt, fresh ginger, and garlic, then add water to combine.

16

Add carrots and potatoes, mix well, then add chickpeas and tomato paste.

17

Pour in vegan vegetable stock, cover, and let it cook down.

18

Finish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

RotiFlatbread

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