Fluffy, Flaky and Delicious Roti Canai

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.

In a large mixing bowl, add flour, salt and sugar. Mix well and make a hole in the centre.

Add water, egg and oil. Mix well to make a soft, workable dough.

Knead gently for about 3 minutes. Add small amounts of flour if the dough becomes too sticky, but not too much because we want a pliable dough that remains a bit sticky.

Cut the dough into 6 pieces and form into balls.

Place the balls into a bowl with a small amount of oil. Coat the balls with oil.

Cover the bowl and put it in fridge overnight.

Remove the balls from the fridge and put place them on an oiled surface.

Flatten the balls as thin as possible, by hand with oil or by using a rolling pin.

Spread with butter and form into thin, long rolls (as long as possible).

Wrap the dough and twist and pile into a knot shape. Do the same for all balls.

Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat.

Oil the counter surface again. Using a rolling pin, flatten the first ball created above to about 1 mm thick.

Grill 1 – 1 ½ minutes until golden brown. (While this roti is cooking, prepare the next one for frying)

Turn and grill another 1 – 1 ½ minutes until golden brown.

Remove and place on the counter.

Slap on four sides to release the air bubbles.

Cooking Techniques

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