Malaysian Flatbread (Roti Canai) with Red Lentil Curry Dip - Food Wishes

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🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a creamy texture.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and still nutritious.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and cost.

Mix bread flour, white sugar, salt, and one beaten egg in a bowl.

Add melted butter and enough water to form a shaggy dough.

Knead the dough on a work surface until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll into smooth balls.

Coat each ball with vegetable oil and wrap in plastic.

Refrigerate the dough overnight.

For the curry dip, sauté diced onions in melted butter over medium-high heat.

Add ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt, then stir in curry spice blend, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions soften and spices awaken.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 3 minutes until caramelized.

Add water and coconut milk, then stir in 1 cup of red lentils.

Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for about 40 minutes until lentils are tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Transfer rested dough to a lightly oiled surface and let warm for 5-10 minutes.

Flatten the dough and apply melted butter, then stretch it as thin as possible.

Fold the dough into a square and drop it onto the table.

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